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