How many syllables in “pupils”?
syllables in "pupils"
Word details
Syllables
2
pu · pils
Letters
6
p · u · p · i · l · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “pupils”
The word “pupils” contains 2 syllables, divided as pu · pils. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pupils" have?
"pupils" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pupils" into syllables?
"pupils" is divided into syllables as: pu · pils.
What is the Scrabble score for "pupils"?
The Scrabble score for "pupils" is 10 points.
Using “pupils” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pupils" (pu · pils) 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, “pupils” is worth 10 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 “pupils”
The letters in “pupils” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slipup.