How many syllables in “ripples”?
syllables in "ripples"
Word details
Syllables
2
rip · ples
Letters
7
r · i · p · p · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “ripples”
The word “ripples” contains 2 syllables, divided as rip · ples. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ripples" have?
"ripples" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ripples" into syllables?
"ripples" is divided into syllables as: rip · ples.
What is the Scrabble score for "ripples"?
The Scrabble score for "ripples" is 11 points.
Using “ripples” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ripples" (rip · ples) 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, “ripples” 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 “ripples”
The letters in “ripples” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lippers, slipper.