How many syllables in “scupper”?
syllables in "scupper"
Word details
Syllables
2
scup · per
Letters
7
s · c · u · p · p · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “scupper”
The word “scupper” contains 2 syllables, divided as scup · per. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scupper" have?
"scupper" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "scupper" into syllables?
"scupper" is divided into syllables as: scup · per.
What is the Scrabble score for "scupper"?
The Scrabble score for "scupper" is 13 points.
Using “scupper” in writing
Two-syllable words like "scupper" (scup · per) 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, “scupper” is worth 13 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 “scupper”
The letters in “scupper” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cuppers.