How many syllables in “utopian”?
syllables in "utopian"
Word details
Syllables
3
u · to · pian
Letters
7
u · t · o · p · i · a · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “utopian”
The word “utopian” contains 3 syllables, divided as u · to · pian. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "utopian" have?
"utopian" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "utopian" into syllables?
"utopian" is divided into syllables as: u · to · pian.
What is the Scrabble score for "utopian"?
The Scrabble score for "utopian" is 9 points.
Using “utopian” in writing
Three-syllable words like "utopian" (u · to · pian) 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, “utopian” 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 “utopian”
The letters in “utopian” can be rearranged to spell one other word: opuntia.