How many syllables in “uprisings”?
syllables in "uprisings"
Word details
Syllables
3
u · pri · sings
Letters
9
u · p · r · i · s · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “uprisings”
The word “uprisings” contains 3 syllables, divided as u · pri · sings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "uprisings" have?
"uprisings" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "uprisings" into syllables?
"uprisings" is divided into syllables as: u · pri · sings.
What is the Scrabble score for "uprisings"?
The Scrabble score for "uprisings" is 12 points.
Using “uprisings” in writing
Three-syllable words like "uprisings" (u · pri · sings) 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, “uprisings” is worth 12 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 “uprisings”
The letters in “uprisings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: suspiring.