How many syllables in “rope”?
syllable in "rope"
Word details
Syllables
1
rope
Letters
4
r · o · p · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “rope”
The word “rope” contains 1 syllable, divided as rope. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rope" have?
"rope" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "rope" into syllables?
"rope" is divided into syllables as: rope.
What is the Scrabble score for "rope"?
The Scrabble score for "rope" is 6 points.
Using “rope” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "rope" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “rope” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “rope”
The letters in “rope” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: pore, repo.