How many syllables in “rife”?
syllable in "rife"
Word details
Syllables
1
rife
Letters
4
r · i · f · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “rife”
The word “rife” contains 1 syllable, divided as rife. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rife" have?
"rife" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "rife" into syllables?
"rife" is divided into syllables as: rife.
What is the Scrabble score for "rife"?
The Scrabble score for "rife" is 7 points.
Using “rife” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "rife" 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, “rife” is worth 7 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 “rife”
The letters in “rife” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: fire, reif.