How many syllables in “upshot”?
syllables in "upshot"
Word details
Syllables
2
up · shot
Letters
6
u · p · s · h · o · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “upshot”
The word “upshot” contains 2 syllables, divided as up · shot. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "upshot" have?
"upshot" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "upshot" into syllables?
"upshot" is divided into syllables as: up · shot.
What is the Scrabble score for "upshot"?
The Scrabble score for "upshot" is 11 points.
Using “upshot” in writing
Two-syllable words like "upshot" (up · shot) 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, “upshot” is worth 11 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 “upshot”
The letters in “upshot” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tophus.