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How many syllables in “pure”?

1

syllable in "pure"

pure
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Word details

Syllables

1

pure

Letters

4

p · u · r · e

Scrabble

6

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

p3
u1
r1
e1

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About the word “pure

The word pure contains 1 syllable, divided as pure. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pure" have?

"pure" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "pure" into syllables?

"pure" is divided into syllables as: pure.

What is the Scrabble score for "pure"?

The Scrabble score for "pure" is 6 points.

Using “pure” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "pure" 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, pure is worth 6 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.

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