How many syllables in “spokespeople”?
syllables in "spokespeople"
Word details
Syllables
5
spo · kes · peo · ple
Letters
12
s · p · o · k · e · s · p · e · o · p · l · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “spokespeople”
The word “spokespeople” contains 5 syllables, divided as spo · kes · peo · ple. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "spokespeople" have?
"spokespeople" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "spokespeople" into syllables?
"spokespeople" is divided into syllables as: spo · kes · peo · ple.
What is the Scrabble score for "spokespeople"?
The Scrabble score for "spokespeople" is 22 points.
Using “spokespeople” in writing
"spokespeople" (spo · kes · peo · ple) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “spokespeople” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.