How many syllables in “popes”?
syllables in "popes"
Word details
Syllables
2
po · pes
Letters
5
p · o · p · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “popes”
The word “popes” contains 2 syllables, divided as po · pes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "popes" have?
"popes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "popes" into syllables?
"popes" is divided into syllables as: po · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "popes"?
The Scrabble score for "popes" is 9 points.
Using “popes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "popes" (po · pes) 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, “popes” is worth 9 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 “popes”
The letters in “popes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pepos.