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How many syllables in “perse”?

1

syllable in "perse"

perse
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Word details

Syllables

1

perse

Letters

5

p · e · r · s · e

Scrabble

7

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
r1
s1
e1

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About the word “perse

The word perse contains 1 syllable, divided as perse. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "perse" have?

"perse" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "perse" into syllables?

"perse" is divided into syllables as: perse.

What is the Scrabble score for "perse"?

The Scrabble score for "perse" is 7 points.

Using “perse” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "perse" 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, perse is worth 7 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 “perse

The letters in perse can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: peers, prees, prese, speer, spree.

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