How many syllables in “steplike”?
syllables in "steplike"
Word details
Syllables
2
step · like
Letters
8
s · t · e · p · l · i · k · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “steplike”
The word “steplike” contains 2 syllables, divided as step · like. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "steplike" have?
"steplike" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "steplike" into syllables?
"steplike" is divided into syllables as: step · like.
What is the Scrabble score for "steplike"?
The Scrabble score for "steplike" is 14 points.
Using “steplike” in writing
Two-syllable words like "steplike" (step · like) 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, “steplike” 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 “steplike”
The letters in “steplike” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spikelet.