How many syllables in “hinge”?
syllable in "hinge"
Word details
Syllables
1
hinge
Letters
5
h · i · n · g · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “hinge”
The word “hinge” contains 1 syllable, divided as hinge. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hinge" have?
"hinge" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hinge" into syllables?
"hinge" is divided into syllables as: hinge.
What is the Scrabble score for "hinge"?
The Scrabble score for "hinge" is 9 points.
Using “hinge” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hinge" 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, “hinge” 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.
Anagrams of “hinge”
The letters in “hinge” can be rearranged to spell one other word: neigh.