How many syllables in “lease”?
syllable in "lease"
Word details
Syllables
1
lease
Letters
5
l · e · a · s · e
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lease”
The word “lease” contains 1 syllable, divided as lease. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lease" have?
"lease" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lease" into syllables?
"lease" is divided into syllables as: lease.
What is the Scrabble score for "lease"?
The Scrabble score for "lease" is 5 points.
Using “lease” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lease" 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, “lease” is worth 5 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 “lease”
The letters in “lease” can be rearranged to spell one other word: easel.