How many syllables in “passes”?
1
syllable in "passes"
passes
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Word details
Syllables
1
passes
Letters
6
p · a · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
p3
a1
s1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “passes”
The word “passes” contains 1 syllable, divided as passes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "passes" have?
"passes" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "passes" into syllables?
"passes" is divided into syllables as: passes.
What is the Scrabble score for "passes"?
The Scrabble score for "passes" is 8 points.
Using “passes” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "passes" 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, “passes” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.