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How many syllables in “sake”?

1

syllable in "sake"

sake
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Word details

Syllables

1

sake

Letters

4

s · a · k · e

Scrabble

8

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

s1
a1
k5
e1

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About the word “sake

The word sake contains 1 syllable, divided as sake. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sake" have?

"sake" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "sake" into syllables?

"sake" is divided into syllables as: sake.

What is the Scrabble score for "sake"?

The Scrabble score for "sake" is 8 points.

Using “sake” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "sake" 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, sake is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

Anagrams of “sake

The letters in sake can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: kaes, keas.

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