How many syllables in “pleasures”?
syllables in "pleasures"
Word details
Syllables
3
plea · su · res
Letters
9
p · l · e · a · s · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pleasures”
The word “pleasures” contains 3 syllables, divided as plea · su · res. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pleasures" have?
"pleasures" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pleasures" into syllables?
"pleasures" is divided into syllables as: plea · su · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "pleasures"?
The Scrabble score for "pleasures" is 11 points.
Using “pleasures” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pleasures" (plea · su · res) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pleasures” is worth 11 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 “pleasures”
The letters in “pleasures” can be rearranged to spell one other word: supersale.