How many syllables in “rices”?
syllables in "rices"
Word details
Syllables
2
ri · ces
Letters
5
r · i · c · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “rices”
The word “rices” contains 2 syllables, divided as ri · ces. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rices" have?
"rices" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rices" into syllables?
"rices" is divided into syllables as: ri · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "rices"?
The Scrabble score for "rices" is 7 points.
Using “rices” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rices" (ri · ces) 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, “rices” 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 “rices”
The letters in “rices” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cires, cries.