How many syllables in “torpedo”?
syllables in "torpedo"
Word details
Syllables
3
tor · pe · do
Letters
7
t · o · r · p · e · d · o
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “torpedo”
The word “torpedo” contains 3 syllables, divided as tor · pe · do. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "torpedo" have?
"torpedo" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "torpedo" into syllables?
"torpedo" is divided into syllables as: tor · pe · do.
What is the Scrabble score for "torpedo"?
The Scrabble score for "torpedo" is 10 points.
Using “torpedo” in writing
Three-syllable words like "torpedo" (tor · pe · do) 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, “torpedo” 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 “torpedo”
The letters in “torpedo” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trooped.