How many syllables in “piece”?
1
syllable in "piece"
piece
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Word details
Syllables
1
piece
Letters
5
p · i · e · c · e
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
p3
i1
e1
c3
e1
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About the word “piece”
The word “piece” contains 1 syllable, divided as piece. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "piece" have?
"piece" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "piece" into syllables?
"piece" is divided into syllables as: piece.
What is the Scrabble score for "piece"?
The Scrabble score for "piece" is 9 points.
Using “piece” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "piece" 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, “piece” 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.