How many syllables in “popery”?
syllables in "popery"
Word details
Syllables
3
po · pe · ry
Letters
6
p · o · p · e · r · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “popery”
The word “popery” contains 3 syllables, divided as po · pe · ry. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "popery" have?
"popery" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "popery" into syllables?
"popery" is divided into syllables as: po · pe · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "popery"?
The Scrabble score for "popery" is 13 points.
Using “popery” in writing
Three-syllable words like "popery" (po · pe · ry) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “popery” is worth 13 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 “popery”
The letters in “popery” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pyrope.