How many syllables in “pips”?
1
syllable in "pips"
pips
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Word details
Syllables
1
pips
Letters
4
p · i · p · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
i1
p3
s1
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About the word “pips”
The word “pips” contains 1 syllable, divided as pips. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pips" have?
"pips" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pips" into syllables?
"pips" is divided into syllables as: pips.
What is the Scrabble score for "pips"?
The Scrabble score for "pips" is 8 points.
Using “pips” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pips" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pips” is worth 8 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.