How many syllables in “caress”?
syllables in "caress"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · ress
Letters
6
c · a · r · e · s · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “caress”
The word “caress” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · ress. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caress" have?
"caress" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "caress" into syllables?
"caress" is divided into syllables as: ca · ress.
What is the Scrabble score for "caress"?
The Scrabble score for "caress" is 8 points.
Using “caress” in writing
Two-syllable words like "caress" (ca · ress) 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, “caress” is worth 8 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.
Anagrams of “caress”
The letters in “caress” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: carses, crases, escars, scares, seracs.