How many syllables in “startups”?
syllables in "startups"
Word details
Syllables
2
star · tups
Letters
8
s · t · a · r · t · u · p · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “startups”
The word “startups” contains 2 syllables, divided as star · tups. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "startups" have?
"startups" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "startups" into syllables?
"startups" is divided into syllables as: star · tups.
What is the Scrabble score for "startups"?
The Scrabble score for "startups" is 10 points.
Using “startups” in writing
Two-syllable words like "startups" (star · tups) 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, “startups” is worth 10 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 “startups”
The letters in “startups” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upstarts.