How many syllables in “dine”?
syllable in "dine"
Word details
Syllables
1
dine
Letters
4
d · i · n · e
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “dine”
The word “dine” contains 1 syllable, divided as dine. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dine" have?
"dine" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "dine" into syllables?
"dine" is divided into syllables as: dine.
What is the Scrabble score for "dine"?
The Scrabble score for "dine" is 5 points.
Using “dine” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "dine" 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, “dine” is worth 5 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 “dine”
The letters in “dine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nide.