How many syllables in “stirpes”?
syllables in "stirpes"
Word details
Syllables
2
stir · pes
Letters
7
s · t · i · r · p · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “stirpes”
The word “stirpes” contains 2 syllables, divided as stir · pes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stirpes" have?
"stirpes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stirpes" into syllables?
"stirpes" is divided into syllables as: stir · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "stirpes"?
The Scrabble score for "stirpes" is 9 points.
Using “stirpes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stirpes" (stir · pes) 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, “stirpes” is worth 9 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 “stirpes”
The letters in “stirpes” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: esprits, persist, priests, spriest, sprites, stripes.