How many syllables in “sharpies”?
syllables in "sharpies"
Word details
Syllables
2
shar · pies
Letters
8
s · h · a · r · p · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “sharpies”
The word “sharpies” contains 2 syllables, divided as shar · pies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sharpies" have?
"sharpies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sharpies" into syllables?
"sharpies" is divided into syllables as: shar · pies.
What is the Scrabble score for "sharpies"?
The Scrabble score for "sharpies" is 13 points.
Using “sharpies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sharpies" (shar · pies) 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, “sharpies” 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 “sharpies”
The letters in “sharpies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: parishes.