How many syllables in “nippers”?
syllables in "nippers"
Word details
Syllables
2
nip · pers
Letters
7
n · i · p · p · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “nippers”
The word “nippers” contains 2 syllables, divided as nip · pers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nippers" have?
"nippers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "nippers" into syllables?
"nippers" is divided into syllables as: nip · pers.
What is the Scrabble score for "nippers"?
The Scrabble score for "nippers" is 11 points.
Using “nippers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "nippers" (nip · pers) 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, “nippers” 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 “nippers”
The letters in “nippers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: snipper.