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How many syllables in “terms”?

1

syllable in "terms"

terms
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Word details

Syllables

1

terms

Letters

5

t · e · r · m · s

Scrabble

7

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

t1
e1
r1
m3
s1

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About the word “terms

The word terms contains 1 syllable, divided as terms. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "terms" have?

"terms" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "terms" into syllables?

"terms" is divided into syllables as: terms.

What is the Scrabble score for "terms"?

The Scrabble score for "terms" is 7 points.

Using “terms” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "terms" 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, terms 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.

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