How many syllables in “traces”?
syllables in "traces"
Word details
Syllables
2
tra · ces
Letters
6
t · r · a · c · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “traces”
The word “traces” contains 2 syllables, divided as tra · ces. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "traces" have?
"traces" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "traces" into syllables?
"traces" is divided into syllables as: tra · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "traces"?
The Scrabble score for "traces" is 8 points.
Using “traces” in writing
Two-syllable words like "traces" (tra · ces) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “traces” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “traces”
The letters in “traces” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: carets, cartes, caster, caters, crates, reacts, and 1 more.