How many syllables in “pursued”?
syllables in "pursued"
Word details
Syllables
2
pur · sued
Letters
7
p · u · r · s · u · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “pursued”
The word “pursued” contains 2 syllables, divided as pur · sued. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pursued" have?
"pursued" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pursued" into syllables?
"pursued" is divided into syllables as: pur · sued.
What is the Scrabble score for "pursued"?
The Scrabble score for "pursued" is 10 points.
Using “pursued” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pursued" (pur · sued) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pursued” is worth 10 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 “pursued”
The letters in “pursued” can be rearranged to spell one other word: usurped.