How many syllables in “acres”?
syllables in "acres"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · cres
Letters
5
a · c · r · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “acres”
The word “acres” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · cres. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acres" have?
"acres" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "acres" into syllables?
"acres" is divided into syllables as: a · cres.
What is the Scrabble score for "acres"?
The Scrabble score for "acres" is 7 points.
Using “acres” in writing
Two-syllable words like "acres" (a · cres) 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, “acres” is worth 7 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 “acres”
The letters in “acres” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: cares, carse, escar, races, scare, serac.