How many syllables in “service”?
syllables in "service"
Word details
Syllables
2
serv · ice
Letters
7
s · e · r · v · i · c · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “service”
The word “service” contains 2 syllables, divided as serv · ice. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "service" have?
"service" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "service" into syllables?
"service" is divided into syllables as: serv · ice.
What is the Scrabble score for "service"?
The Scrabble score for "service" is 12 points.
Using “service” in writing
Two-syllable words like "service" (serv · ice) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “service” is worth 12 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 “service”
The letters in “service” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scrieve.