How many syllables in “types”?
syllables in "types"
Word details
Syllables
2
ty · pes
Letters
5
t · y · p · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “types”
The word “types” contains 2 syllables, divided as ty · pes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "types" have?
"types" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "types" into syllables?
"types" is divided into syllables as: ty · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "types"?
The Scrabble score for "types" is 10 points.
Using “types” in writing
Two-syllable words like "types" (ty · pes) 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, “types” 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 “types”
The letters in “types” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pesty.