How many syllables in “acre”?
syllable in "acre"
Word details
Syllables
1
a · cre
Letters
4
a · c · r · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “acre”
The word “acre” contains 1 syllable, divided as a · cre. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acre" have?
"acre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "acre" into syllables?
"acre" is divided into syllables as: a · cre.
What is the Scrabble score for "acre"?
The Scrabble score for "acre" is 6 points.
Using “acre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "acre" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “acre” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “acre”
The letters in “acre” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: care, race.