How many syllables in “pets”?
syllable in "pets"
Word details
Syllables
1
pets
Letters
4
p · e · t · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “pets”
The word “pets” contains 1 syllable, divided as pets. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pets" have?
"pets" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pets" into syllables?
"pets" is divided into syllables as: pets.
What is the Scrabble score for "pets"?
The Scrabble score for "pets" is 6 points.
Using “pets” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pets" 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, “pets” 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 “pets”
The letters in “pets” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: pest, sept, step.