How many syllables in “place”?
1
syllable in "place"
place
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Word details
Syllables
1
place
Letters
5
p · l · a · c · e
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
p3
l1
a1
c3
e1
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About the word “place”
The word “place” contains 1 syllable, divided as place. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "place" have?
"place" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "place" into syllables?
"place" is divided into syllables as: place.
What is the Scrabble score for "place"?
The Scrabble score for "place" is 9 points.
Using “place” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "place" 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, “place” 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.