How many syllables in “guesses”?
syllable in "guesses"
Word details
Syllables
1
guesses
Letters
7
g · u · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “guesses”
The word “guesses” contains 1 syllable, divided as guesses. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guesses" have?
"guesses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "guesses" into syllables?
"guesses" is divided into syllables as: guesses.
What is the Scrabble score for "guesses"?
The Scrabble score for "guesses" is 8 points.
Using “guesses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "guesses" 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, “guesses” 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.