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