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How many syllables in “par”?

1

syllable in "par"

par
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Word details

Syllables

1

par

Letters

3

p · a · r

Scrabble

5

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
r1

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About the word “par

The word par contains 1 syllable, divided as par. It has 3 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "par" have?

"par" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "par" into syllables?

"par" is divided into syllables as: par.

What is the Scrabble score for "par"?

The Scrabble score for "par" is 5 points.

Using “par” in writing

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

The letters in par can be rearranged to spell one other word: rap.

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