How many syllables in “rise”?
syllable in "rise"
Word details
Syllables
1
rise
Letters
4
r · i · s · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “rise”
The word “rise” contains 1 syllable, divided as rise. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rise" have?
"rise" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "rise" into syllables?
"rise" is divided into syllables as: rise.
What is the Scrabble score for "rise"?
The Scrabble score for "rise" is 4 points.
Using “rise” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "rise" 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, “rise” is worth 4 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 “rise”
The letters in “rise” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: ires, reis, sire.