How many syllables in “oink”?
syllable in "oink"
Word details
Syllables
1
oink
Letters
4
o · i · n · k
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “oink”
The word “oink” contains 1 syllable, divided as oink. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oink" have?
"oink" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "oink" into syllables?
"oink" is divided into syllables as: oink.
What is the Scrabble score for "oink"?
The Scrabble score for "oink" is 8 points.
Using “oink” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "oink" 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, “oink” is worth 8 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 “oink”
The letters in “oink” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ikon, kino.