How many syllables in “license”?
syllables in "license"
Word details
Syllables
2
lice · nse
Letters
7
l · i · c · e · n · s · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “license”
The word “license” contains 2 syllables, divided as lice · nse. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "license" have?
"license" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "license" into syllables?
"license" is divided into syllables as: lice · nse.
What is the Scrabble score for "license"?
The Scrabble score for "license" is 9 points.
Using “license” in writing
Two-syllable words like "license" (lice · nse) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “license” 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 “license”
The letters in “license” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: selenic, silence.