How many syllables in “truces”?
syllables in "truces"
Word details
Syllables
2
tru · ces
Letters
6
t · r · u · c · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “truces”
The word “truces” contains 2 syllables, divided as tru · ces. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "truces" have?
"truces" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "truces" into syllables?
"truces" is divided into syllables as: tru · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "truces"?
The Scrabble score for "truces" is 8 points.
Using “truces” in writing
Two-syllable words like "truces" (tru · 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, “truces” 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 “truces”
The letters in “truces” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: cruets, cruset, curets, eructs, rectus, recuts.