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How many syllables in “super”?

2

syllables in "super"

super
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Word details

Syllables

2

su · per

Letters

5

s · u · p · e · r

Scrabble

7

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
p3
e1
r1

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About the word “super

The word super contains 2 syllables, divided as su · per. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "super" have?

"super" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "super" into syllables?

"super" is divided into syllables as: su · per.

What is the Scrabble score for "super"?

The Scrabble score for "super" is 7 points.

Using “super” in writing

Two-syllable words like "super" (su · per) 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, super is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “super

The letters in super can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: purse, sprue.

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