How many syllables in “wrest”?
syllable in "wrest"
Word details
Syllables
1
wrest
Letters
5
w · r · e · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “wrest”
The word “wrest” contains 1 syllable, divided as wrest. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wrest" have?
"wrest" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wrest" into syllables?
"wrest" is divided into syllables as: wrest.
What is the Scrabble score for "wrest"?
The Scrabble score for "wrest" is 8 points.
Using “wrest” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wrest" 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, “wrest” 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 “wrest”
The letters in “wrest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: strew, trews.