How many syllables in “striptease”?
syllables in "striptease"
Word details
Syllables
2
strip · tease
Letters
10
s · t · r · i · p · t · e · a · s · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “striptease”
The word “striptease” contains 2 syllables, divided as strip · tease. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "striptease" have?
"striptease" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "striptease" into syllables?
"striptease" is divided into syllables as: strip · tease.
What is the Scrabble score for "striptease"?
The Scrabble score for "striptease" is 12 points.
Using “striptease” in writing
Two-syllable words like "striptease" (strip · tease) 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, “striptease” is worth 12 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 “striptease”
The letters in “striptease” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tapestries.