How many syllables in “tophus”?
syllables in "tophus"
Word details
Syllables
2
top · hus
Letters
6
t · o · p · h · u · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tophus”
The word “tophus” contains 2 syllables, divided as top · hus. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tophus" have?
"tophus" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tophus" into syllables?
"tophus" is divided into syllables as: top · hus.
What is the Scrabble score for "tophus"?
The Scrabble score for "tophus" is 11 points.
Using “tophus” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tophus" (top · hus) 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, “tophus” is worth 11 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 “tophus”
The letters in “tophus” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upshot.