How many syllables in “pare”?
syllable in "pare"
Word details
Syllables
1
pare
Letters
4
p · a · r · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “pare”
The word “pare” contains 1 syllable, divided as pare. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pare" have?
"pare" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pare" into syllables?
"pare" is divided into syllables as: pare.
What is the Scrabble score for "pare"?
The Scrabble score for "pare" is 6 points.
Using “pare” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pare" 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, “pare” 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 “pare”
The letters in “pare” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: aper, pear, rape, reap.