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