How many syllables in “wrists”?
1
syllable in "wrists"
wrists
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Word details
Syllables
1
wrists
Letters
6
w · r · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
w4
r1
i1
s1
t1
s1
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About the word “wrists”
The word “wrists” contains 1 syllable, divided as wrists. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wrists" have?
"wrists" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wrists" into syllables?
"wrists" is divided into syllables as: wrists.
What is the Scrabble score for "wrists"?
The Scrabble score for "wrists" is 9 points.
Using “wrists” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wrists" 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, “wrists” is worth 9 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.