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How many syllables in “piously”?

2

syllables in "piously"

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Word details

Syllables

2

piously

Letters

7

p · i · o · u · s · l · y

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
i1
o1
u1
s1
l1
y4

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About the word “piously

The word piously contains 2 syllables, divided as piously. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "piously" have?

"piously" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "piously" into syllables?

"piously" is divided into syllables as: piously.

What is the Scrabble score for "piously"?

The Scrabble score for "piously" is 12 points.

Using “piously” in writing

Two-syllable words like "piously" (piously) 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, piously is worth 12 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.

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