How many syllables in “rises”?
syllable in "rises"
Word details
Syllables
1
rises
Letters
5
r · i · s · e · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “rises”
The word “rises” contains 1 syllable, divided as rises. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rises" have?
"rises" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "rises" into syllables?
"rises" is divided into syllables as: rises.
What is the Scrabble score for "rises"?
The Scrabble score for "rises" is 5 points.
Using “rises” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "rises" 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, “rises” is worth 5 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 “rises”
The letters in “rises” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sires.