How many syllables in “suspicious”?
syllables in "suspicious"
Word details
Syllables
3
suspi · cious
Letters
10
s · u · s · p · i · c · i · o · u · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “suspicious”
The word “suspicious” contains 3 syllables, divided as suspi · cious. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suspicious" have?
"suspicious" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "suspicious" into syllables?
"suspicious" is divided into syllables as: suspi · cious.
What is the Scrabble score for "suspicious"?
The Scrabble score for "suspicious" is 14 points.
Using “suspicious” in writing
Three-syllable words like "suspicious" (suspi · cious) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “suspicious” is worth 14 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.