How many syllables in “lyre”?
syllable in "lyre"
Word details
Syllables
1
lyre
Letters
4
l · y · r · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lyre”
The word “lyre” contains 1 syllable, divided as lyre. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lyre" have?
"lyre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lyre" into syllables?
"lyre" is divided into syllables as: lyre.
What is the Scrabble score for "lyre"?
The Scrabble score for "lyre" is 7 points.
Using “lyre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lyre" 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, “lyre” 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 “lyre”
The letters in “lyre” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rely.