How many syllables in “lance”?
syllable in "lance"
Word details
Syllables
1
lance
Letters
5
l · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lance”
The word “lance” contains 1 syllable, divided as lance. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lance" have?
"lance" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lance" into syllables?
"lance" is divided into syllables as: lance.
What is the Scrabble score for "lance"?
The Scrabble score for "lance" is 7 points.
Using “lance” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lance" 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, “lance” is worth 7 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 “lance”
The letters in “lance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clean.