How many syllables in “treasure”?
syllables in "treasure"
Word details
Syllables
2
trea · sure
Letters
8
t · r · e · a · s · u · r · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “treasure”
The word “treasure” contains 2 syllables, divided as trea · sure. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "treasure" have?
"treasure" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "treasure" into syllables?
"treasure" is divided into syllables as: trea · sure.
What is the Scrabble score for "treasure"?
The Scrabble score for "treasure" is 8 points.
Using “treasure” in writing
Two-syllable words like "treasure" (trea · sure) 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, “treasure” 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 “treasure”
The letters in “treasure” can be rearranged to spell one other word: austerer.