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How many syllables in “in”?

1

syllable in "in"

in
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Word details

Syllables

1

in

Letters

2

i · n

Scrabble

2

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1

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About the word “in

The word in contains 1 syllable, divided as in. It has 2 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "in" have?

"in" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "in" into syllables?

"in" is divided into syllables as: in.

What is the Scrabble score for "in"?

The Scrabble score for "in" is 2 points.

Using “in” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "in" 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, in is worth 2 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.

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