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