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