How many syllables in “bruises”?
syllable in "bruises"
Word details
Syllables
1
bruises
Letters
7
b · r · u · i · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bruises”
The word “bruises” contains 1 syllable, divided as bruises. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bruises" have?
"bruises" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "bruises" into syllables?
"bruises" is divided into syllables as: bruises.
What is the Scrabble score for "bruises"?
The Scrabble score for "bruises" is 9 points.
Using “bruises” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "bruises" 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, “bruises” 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.