How many syllables in “sips”?
syllable in "sips"
Word details
Syllables
1
sips
Letters
4
s · i · p · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sips”
The word “sips” contains 1 syllable, divided as sips. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sips" have?
"sips" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sips" into syllables?
"sips" is divided into syllables as: sips.
What is the Scrabble score for "sips"?
The Scrabble score for "sips" is 6 points.
Using “sips” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sips" 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, “sips” 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 “sips”
The letters in “sips” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: piss, psis.