How many syllables in “pieces”?
syllables in "pieces"
Word details
Syllables
2
pie · ces
Letters
6
p · i · e · c · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “pieces”
The word “pieces” contains 2 syllables, divided as pie · ces. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pieces" have?
"pieces" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pieces" into syllables?
"pieces" is divided into syllables as: pie · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "pieces"?
The Scrabble score for "pieces" is 10 points.
Using “pieces” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pieces" (pie · ces) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pieces” is worth 10 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.
Anagrams of “pieces”
The letters in “pieces” can be rearranged to spell one other word: specie.