How many syllables in “trace”?
syllable in "trace"
Word details
Syllables
1
trace
Letters
5
t · r · a · c · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “trace”
The word “trace” contains 1 syllable, divided as trace. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trace" have?
"trace" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "trace" into syllables?
"trace" is divided into syllables as: trace.
What is the Scrabble score for "trace"?
The Scrabble score for "trace" is 7 points.
Using “trace” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "trace" 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, “trace” 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.
Anagrams of “trace”
The letters in “trace” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: caret, carte, cater, crate, react, recta.