How many syllables in “upthrust”?
syllables in "upthrust"
Word details
Syllables
2
up · thrust
Letters
8
u · p · t · h · r · u · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “upthrust”
The word “upthrust” contains 2 syllables, divided as up · thrust. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "upthrust" have?
"upthrust" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "upthrust" into syllables?
"upthrust" is divided into syllables as: up · thrust.
What is the Scrabble score for "upthrust"?
The Scrabble score for "upthrust" is 13 points.
Using “upthrust” in writing
Two-syllable words like "upthrust" (up · thrust) 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, “upthrust” is worth 13 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 “upthrust”
The letters in “upthrust” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thruputs.