How many syllables in “piss”?
syllable in "piss"
Word details
Syllables
1
piss
Letters
4
p · i · s · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “piss”
The word “piss” contains 1 syllable, divided as piss. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "piss" have?
"piss" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "piss" into syllables?
"piss" is divided into syllables as: piss.
What is the Scrabble score for "piss"?
The Scrabble score for "piss" is 6 points.
Using “piss” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "piss" 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, “piss” 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 “piss”
The letters in “piss” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: psis, sips.