How many syllables in “arse”?
syllable in "arse"
Word details
Syllables
1
arse
Letters
4
a · r · s · e
Scrabble
4
points
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About the word “arse”
The word “arse” contains 1 syllable, divided as arse. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arse" have?
"arse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "arse" into syllables?
"arse" is divided into syllables as: arse.
What is the Scrabble score for "arse"?
The Scrabble score for "arse" is 4 points.
Using “arse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "arse" 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, “arse” is worth 4 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 “arse”
The letters in “arse” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: ares, ears, eras, rase, sear, sera.