How many syllables in “terse”?
syllable in "terse"
Word details
Syllables
1
terse
Letters
5
t · e · r · s · e
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “terse”
The word “terse” contains 1 syllable, divided as terse. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "terse" have?
"terse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "terse" into syllables?
"terse" is divided into syllables as: terse.
What is the Scrabble score for "terse"?
The Scrabble score for "terse" is 5 points.
Using “terse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "terse" 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, “terse” 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 “terse”
The letters in “terse” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: ester, reest, reset, steer, stere, trees.