How many syllables in “priceless”?
syllables in "priceless"
Word details
Syllables
3
pri · ce · less
Letters
9
p · r · i · c · e · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “priceless”
The word “priceless” contains 3 syllables, divided as pri · ce · less. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "priceless" have?
"priceless" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "priceless" into syllables?
"priceless" is divided into syllables as: pri · ce · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "priceless"?
The Scrabble score for "priceless" is 13 points.
Using “priceless” in writing
Three-syllable words like "priceless" (pri · ce · less) 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, “priceless” is worth 13 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 “priceless”
The letters in “priceless” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: preslices, resplices.