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How many syllables in “practise”?

2

syllables in "practise"

practise
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Word details

Syllables

2

prac · tise

Letters

8

p · r · a · c · t · i · s · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
a1
c3
t1
i1
s1
e1

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About the word “practise

The word practise contains 2 syllables, divided as prac · tise. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "practise" have?

"practise" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "practise" into syllables?

"practise" is divided into syllables as: prac · tise.

What is the Scrabble score for "practise"?

The Scrabble score for "practise" is 12 points.

Using “practise” in writing

Two-syllable words like "practise" (prac · tise) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, practise is worth 12 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 “practise

The letters in practise can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: crispate, paretics, picrates.

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