How many syllables in “lire”?
syllable in "lire"
Word details
Syllables
1
lire
Letters
4
l · i · r · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lire”
The word “lire” contains 1 syllable, divided as lire. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lire" have?
"lire" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lire" into syllables?
"lire" is divided into syllables as: lire.
What is the Scrabble score for "lire"?
The Scrabble score for "lire" is 4 points.
Using “lire” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lire" 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, “lire” is worth 4 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 “lire”
The letters in “lire” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: lier, riel, rile.