How many syllables in “crises”?
syllable in "crises"
Word details
Syllables
1
crises
Letters
6
c · r · i · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “crises”
The word “crises” contains 1 syllable, divided as crises. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crises" have?
"crises" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "crises" into syllables?
"crises" is divided into syllables as: crises.
What is the Scrabble score for "crises"?
The Scrabble score for "crises" is 8 points.
Using “crises” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "crises" 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, “crises” 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 “crises”
The letters in “crises” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scries.