How many syllables in “warmups”?
syllables in "warmups"
Word details
Syllables
2
war · mups
Letters
7
w · a · r · m · u · p · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “warmups”
The word “warmups” contains 2 syllables, divided as war · mups. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "warmups" have?
"warmups" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "warmups" into syllables?
"warmups" is divided into syllables as: war · mups.
What is the Scrabble score for "warmups"?
The Scrabble score for "warmups" is 14 points.
Using “warmups” in writing
Two-syllable words like "warmups" (war · mups) 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, “warmups” is worth 14 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.