How many syllables in “acne”?
syllable in "acne"
Word details
Syllables
1
acne
Letters
4
a · c · n · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “acne”
The word “acne” contains 1 syllable, divided as acne. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acne" have?
"acne" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "acne" into syllables?
"acne" is divided into syllables as: acne.
What is the Scrabble score for "acne"?
The Scrabble score for "acne" is 6 points.
Using “acne” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "acne" 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, “acne” is worth 6 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 “acne”
The letters in “acne” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cane.