How many syllables in “topples”?
syllables in "topples"
Word details
Syllables
2
top · ples
Letters
7
t · o · p · p · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “topples”
The word “topples” contains 2 syllables, divided as top · ples. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "topples" have?
"topples" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "topples" into syllables?
"topples" is divided into syllables as: top · ples.
What is the Scrabble score for "topples"?
The Scrabble score for "topples" is 11 points.
Using “topples” in writing
Two-syllable words like "topples" (top · ples) 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, “topples” 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 “topples”
The letters in “topples” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stopple.