How many syllables in “prices”?
syllables in "prices"
Word details
Syllables
2
pri · ces
Letters
6
p · r · i · c · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “prices”
The word “prices” contains 2 syllables, divided as pri · ces. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prices" have?
"prices" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "prices" into syllables?
"prices" is divided into syllables as: pri · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "prices"?
The Scrabble score for "prices" is 10 points.
Using “prices” in writing
Two-syllable words like "prices" (pri · ces) 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, “prices” 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 “prices”
The letters in “prices” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cripes, precis, spicer.