How many syllables in “maple”?
syllables in "maple"
Word details
Syllables
3
ma · ple
Letters
5
m · a · p · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “maple”
The word “maple” contains 3 syllables, divided as ma · ple. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maple" have?
"maple" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "maple" into syllables?
"maple" is divided into syllables as: ma · ple.
What is the Scrabble score for "maple"?
The Scrabble score for "maple" is 9 points.
Using “maple” in writing
Three-syllable words like "maple" (ma · ple) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “maple” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “maple”
The letters in “maple” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ample.