How many syllables in “pence”?
1
syllable in "pence"
pence
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Word details
Syllables
1
pence
Letters
5
p · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
e1
n1
c3
e1
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About the word “pence”
The word “pence” contains 1 syllable, divided as pence. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pence" have?
"pence" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pence" into syllables?
"pence" is divided into syllables as: pence.
What is the Scrabble score for "pence"?
The Scrabble score for "pence" is 9 points.
Using “pence” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pence" 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, “pence” is worth 9 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.