How many syllables in “stopes”?
syllables in "stopes"
Word details
Syllables
2
sto · pes
Letters
6
s · t · o · p · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “stopes”
The word “stopes” contains 2 syllables, divided as sto · pes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stopes" have?
"stopes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "stopes" into syllables?
"stopes" is divided into syllables as: sto · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "stopes"?
The Scrabble score for "stopes" is 8 points.
Using “stopes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "stopes" (sto · 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, “stopes” is worth 8 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 “stopes”
The letters in “stopes” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: estops, pestos, posset, ptoses.