How many syllables in “nice”?
syllable in "nice"
Word details
Syllables
1
nice
Letters
4
n · i · c · e
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “nice”
The word “nice” contains 1 syllable, divided as nice. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nice" have?
"nice" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nice" into syllables?
"nice" is divided into syllables as: nice.
What is the Scrabble score for "nice"?
The Scrabble score for "nice" is 6 points.
Using “nice” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nice" 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, “nice” is worth 6 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 “nice”
The letters in “nice” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cine.