How many syllables in “cruse”?
syllable in "cruse"
Word details
Syllables
1
cruse
Letters
5
c · r · u · s · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “cruse”
The word “cruse” contains 1 syllable, divided as cruse. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cruse" have?
"cruse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cruse" into syllables?
"cruse" is divided into syllables as: cruse.
What is the Scrabble score for "cruse"?
The Scrabble score for "cruse" is 7 points.
Using “cruse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cruse" 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, “cruse” is worth 7 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 “cruse”
The letters in “cruse” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: cures, curse, ecrus, sucre.