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