How many syllables in “pressure”?
syllables in "pressure"
Word details
Syllables
2
pres · sure
Letters
8
p · r · e · s · s · u · r · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “pressure”
The word “pressure” contains 2 syllables, divided as pres · sure. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pressure" have?
"pressure" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pressure" into syllables?
"pressure" is divided into syllables as: pres · sure.
What is the Scrabble score for "pressure"?
The Scrabble score for "pressure" is 10 points.
Using “pressure” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pressure" (pres · sure) 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, “pressure” is worth 10 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 “pressure”
The letters in “pressure” can be rearranged to spell one other word: perusers.