How many syllables in “turnups”?
syllables in "turnups"
Word details
Syllables
2
tur · nups
Letters
7
t · u · r · n · u · p · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “turnups”
The word “turnups” contains 2 syllables, divided as tur · nups. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "turnups" have?
"turnups" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "turnups" into syllables?
"turnups" is divided into syllables as: tur · nups.
What is the Scrabble score for "turnups"?
The Scrabble score for "turnups" is 9 points.
Using “turnups” in writing
Two-syllable words like "turnups" (tur · nups) 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, “turnups” is worth 9 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 “turnups”
The letters in “turnups” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upturns.