How many syllables in “priests”?
syllable in "priests"
Word details
Syllables
1
priests
Letters
7
p · r · i · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “priests”
The word “priests” contains 1 syllable, divided as priests. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "priests" have?
"priests" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "priests" into syllables?
"priests" is divided into syllables as: priests.
What is the Scrabble score for "priests"?
The Scrabble score for "priests" is 9 points.
Using “priests” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "priests" 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, “priests” is worth 9 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 “priests”
The letters in “priests” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: esprits, persist, spriest, sprites, stirpes, stripes.