How many syllables in “purge”?
1
syllable in "purge"
purge
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Word details
Syllables
1
purge
Letters
5
p · u · r · g · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
u1
r1
g2
e1
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About the word “purge”
The word “purge” contains 1 syllable, divided as purge. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "purge" have?
"purge" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "purge" into syllables?
"purge" is divided into syllables as: purge.
What is the Scrabble score for "purge"?
The Scrabble score for "purge" is 8 points.
Using “purge” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "purge" 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, “purge” is worth 8 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.