How many syllables in “rapidest”?
syllables in "rapidest"
Word details
Syllables
3
ra · pi · dest
Letters
8
r · a · p · i · d · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “rapidest”
The word “rapidest” contains 3 syllables, divided as ra · pi · dest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rapidest" have?
"rapidest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rapidest" into syllables?
"rapidest" is divided into syllables as: ra · pi · dest.
What is the Scrabble score for "rapidest"?
The Scrabble score for "rapidest" is 11 points.
Using “rapidest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rapidest" (ra · pi · dest) 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, “rapidest” is worth 11 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 “rapidest”
The letters in “rapidest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: traipsed.