How many syllables in “tops”?
syllable in "tops"
Word details
Syllables
1
tops
Letters
4
t · o · p · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tops”
The word “tops” contains 1 syllable, divided as tops. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tops" have?
"tops" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tops" into syllables?
"tops" is divided into syllables as: tops.
What is the Scrabble score for "tops"?
The Scrabble score for "tops" is 6 points.
Using “tops” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tops" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tops” is worth 6 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 “tops”
The letters in “tops” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: opts, post, pots, spot, stop.