How many syllables in “pursed”?
syllable in "pursed"
Word details
Syllables
1
pursed
Letters
6
p · u · r · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “pursed”
The word “pursed” contains 1 syllable, divided as pursed. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pursed" have?
"pursed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pursed" into syllables?
"pursed" is divided into syllables as: pursed.
What is the Scrabble score for "pursed"?
The Scrabble score for "pursed" is 9 points.
Using “pursed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pursed" 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, “pursed” 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 “pursed”
The letters in “pursed” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: drupes, dupers, perdus, prudes.