How many syllables in “nappies”?
syllables in "nappies"
Word details
Syllables
2
nap · pies
Letters
7
n · a · p · p · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “nappies”
The word “nappies” contains 2 syllables, divided as nap · pies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nappies" have?
"nappies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nappies" into syllables?
"nappies" is divided into syllables as: nap · pies.
What is the Scrabble score for "nappies"?
The Scrabble score for "nappies" is 11 points.
Using “nappies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nappies" (nap · pies) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nappies” is worth 11 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 “nappies”
The letters in “nappies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pinesap.