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