How many syllables in “poised”?
1
syllable in "poised"
poised
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Word details
Syllables
1
poised
Letters
6
p · o · i · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
o1
i1
s1
e1
d2
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About the word “poised”
The word “poised” contains 1 syllable, divided as poised. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "poised" have?
"poised" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "poised" into syllables?
"poised" is divided into syllables as: poised.
What is the Scrabble score for "poised"?
The Scrabble score for "poised" is 9 points.
Using “poised” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "poised" 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, “poised” 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.