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How many syllables in “stampedes”?

3

syllables in "stampedes"

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Word details

Syllables

3

stam · pe · des

Letters

9

s · t · a · m · p · e · d · e · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
t1
a1
m3
p3
e1
d2
e1
s1

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About the word “stampedes

The word stampedes contains 3 syllables, divided as stam · pe · des. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "stampedes" have?

"stampedes" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "stampedes" into syllables?

"stampedes" is divided into syllables as: stam · pe · des.

What is the Scrabble score for "stampedes"?

The Scrabble score for "stampedes" is 14 points.

Using “stampedes” in writing

Three-syllable words like "stampedes" (stam · pe · des) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, stampedes is worth 14 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 “stampedes

The letters in stampedes can be rearranged to spell one other word: stepdames.

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