How many syllables in “puss”?
syllable in "puss"
Word details
Syllables
1
puss
Letters
4
p · u · s · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “puss”
The word “puss” contains 1 syllable, divided as puss. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "puss" have?
"puss" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "puss" into syllables?
"puss" is divided into syllables as: puss.
What is the Scrabble score for "puss"?
The Scrabble score for "puss" is 6 points.
Using “puss” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "puss" 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, “puss” 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.
Anagrams of “puss”
The letters in “puss” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sups.