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