How many syllables in “uses”?
syllable in "uses"
Word details
Syllables
1
uses
Letters
4
u · s · e · s
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “uses”
The word “uses” contains 1 syllable, divided as uses. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "uses" have?
"uses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "uses" into syllables?
"uses" is divided into syllables as: uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "uses"?
The Scrabble score for "uses" is 4 points.
Using “uses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "uses" 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, “uses” is worth 4 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 “uses”
The letters in “uses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sues.