How many syllables in “sabre”?
syllable in "sabre"
Word details
Syllables
1
sabre
Letters
5
s · a · b · r · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “sabre”
The word “sabre” contains 1 syllable, divided as sabre. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sabre" have?
"sabre" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sabre" into syllables?
"sabre" is divided into syllables as: sabre.
What is the Scrabble score for "sabre"?
The Scrabble score for "sabre" is 7 points.
Using “sabre” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sabre" 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, “sabre” 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 “sabre”
The letters in “sabre” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: bares, baser, bears, braes, saber.