How many syllables in “surprise”?
syllables in "surprise"
Word details
Syllables
2
surp · rise
Letters
8
s · u · r · p · r · i · s · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “surprise”
The word “surprise” contains 2 syllables, divided as surp · rise. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "surprise" have?
"surprise" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "surprise" into syllables?
"surprise" is divided into syllables as: surp · rise.
What is the Scrabble score for "surprise"?
The Scrabble score for "surprise" is 10 points.
Using “surprise” in writing
Two-syllable words like "surprise" (surp · rise) 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, “surprise” is worth 10 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 “surprise”
The letters in “surprise” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: spurries, uprisers.