How many syllables in “pain”?
syllable in "pain"
Word details
Syllables
1
pain
Letters
4
p · a · i · n
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “pain”
The word “pain” contains 1 syllable, divided as pain. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pain" have?
"pain" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pain" into syllables?
"pain" is divided into syllables as: pain.
What is the Scrabble score for "pain"?
The Scrabble score for "pain" is 6 points.
Using “pain” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pain" 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, “pain” 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 “pain”
The letters in “pain” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: nipa, pian, pina.