How many syllables in “truce”?
syllable in "truce"
Word details
Syllables
1
truce
Letters
5
t · r · u · c · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “truce”
The word “truce” contains 1 syllable, divided as truce. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "truce" have?
"truce" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "truce" into syllables?
"truce" is divided into syllables as: truce.
What is the Scrabble score for "truce"?
The Scrabble score for "truce" is 7 points.
Using “truce” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "truce" 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, “truce” 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 “truce”
The letters in “truce” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: cruet, curet, cuter, eruct, recut.