How many syllables in “prise”?
syllable in "prise"
Word details
Syllables
1
prise
Letters
5
p · r · i · s · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “prise”
The word “prise” contains 1 syllable, divided as prise. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prise" have?
"prise" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "prise" into syllables?
"prise" is divided into syllables as: prise.
What is the Scrabble score for "prise"?
The Scrabble score for "prise" is 7 points.
Using “prise” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "prise" 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, “prise” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “prise”
The letters in “prise” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: peris, piers, pries, ripes, speir, spier, and 1 more.