How many syllables in “puses”?
syllable in "puses"
Word details
Syllables
1
puses
Letters
5
p · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “puses”
The word “puses” contains 1 syllable, divided as puses. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "puses" have?
"puses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "puses" into syllables?
"puses" is divided into syllables as: puses.
What is the Scrabble score for "puses"?
The Scrabble score for "puses" is 7 points.
Using “puses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "puses" 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, “puses” 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 “puses”
The letters in “puses” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: spues, supes.