How many syllables in “please”?
syllable in "please"
Word details
Syllables
1
please
Letters
6
p · l · e · a · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “please”
The word “please” contains 1 syllable, divided as please. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "please" have?
"please" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "please" into syllables?
"please" is divided into syllables as: please.
What is the Scrabble score for "please"?
The Scrabble score for "please" is 8 points.
Using “please” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "please" 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, “please” is worth 8 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 “please”
The letters in “please” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: asleep, elapse.