How many syllables in “praise”?
syllable in "praise"
Word details
Syllables
1
praise
Letters
6
p · r · a · i · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “praise”
The word “praise” contains 1 syllable, divided as praise. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "praise" have?
"praise" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "praise" into syllables?
"praise" is divided into syllables as: praise.
What is the Scrabble score for "praise"?
The Scrabble score for "praise" is 8 points.
Using “praise” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "praise" 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, “praise” 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 “praise”
The letters in “praise” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: aspire, paries, spirea.