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How many syllables in “leased”?

1

syllable in "leased"

leased
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Word details

Syllables

1

leased

Letters

6

l · e · a · s · e · d

Scrabble

7

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
e1
a1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “leased

The word leased contains 1 syllable, divided as leased. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "leased" have?

"leased" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "leased" into syllables?

"leased" is divided into syllables as: leased.

What is the Scrabble score for "leased"?

The Scrabble score for "leased" is 7 points.

Using “leased” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "leased" 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, leased 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 “leased

The letters in leased can be rearranged to spell one other word: sealed.

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