How many syllables in “ripple”?
syllables in "ripple"
Word details
Syllables
3
ri · pp · le
Letters
6
r · i · p · p · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ripple”
The word “ripple” contains 3 syllables, divided as ri · pp · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ripple" have?
"ripple" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ripple" into syllables?
"ripple" is divided into syllables as: ri · pp · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "ripple"?
The Scrabble score for "ripple" is 10 points.
Using “ripple” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ripple" (ri · pp · le) 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, “ripple” 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 “ripple”
The letters in “ripple” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lipper.