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