How many syllables in “sample”?
syllables in "sample"
Word details
Syllables
3
sam · ple
Letters
6
s · a · m · p · l · e
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sample”
The word “sample” contains 3 syllables, divided as sam · ple. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sample" have?
"sample" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sample" into syllables?
"sample" is divided into syllables as: sam · ple.
What is the Scrabble score for "sample"?
The Scrabble score for "sample" is 10 points.
Using “sample” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sample" (sam · ple) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sample” is worth 10 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 “sample”
The letters in “sample” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maples.