How many syllables in “crests”?
1
syllable in "crests"
crests
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Word details
Syllables
1
crests
Letters
6
c · r · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
r1
e1
s1
t1
s1
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About the word “crests”
The word “crests” contains 1 syllable, divided as crests. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crests" have?
"crests" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "crests" into syllables?
"crests" is divided into syllables as: crests.
What is the Scrabble score for "crests"?
The Scrabble score for "crests" is 8 points.
Using “crests” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "crests" 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, “crests” 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.