How many syllables in “popish”?
syllables in "popish"
Word details
Syllables
2
po · pish
Letters
6
p · o · p · i · s · h
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “popish”
The word “popish” contains 2 syllables, divided as po · pish. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "popish" have?
"popish" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "popish" into syllables?
"popish" is divided into syllables as: po · pish.
What is the Scrabble score for "popish"?
The Scrabble score for "popish" is 13 points.
Using “popish” in writing
Two-syllable words like "popish" (po · pish) 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, “popish” 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 “popish”
The letters in “popish” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hippos.