How many syllables in “feign”?
1
syllable in "feign"
feign
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Word details
Syllables
1
feign
Letters
5
f · e · i · g · n
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
f4
e1
i1
g2
n1
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About the word “feign”
The word “feign” contains 1 syllable, divided as feign. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "feign" have?
"feign" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "feign" into syllables?
"feign" is divided into syllables as: feign.
What is the Scrabble score for "feign"?
The Scrabble score for "feign" is 9 points.
Using “feign” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "feign" 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, “feign” 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.