How many syllables in “shine”?
1
syllable in "shine"
shine
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Word details
Syllables
1
shine
Letters
5
s · h · i · n · e
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
s1
h4
i1
n1
e1
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About the word “shine”
The word “shine” contains 1 syllable, divided as shine. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shine" have?
"shine" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shine" into syllables?
"shine" is divided into syllables as: shine.
What is the Scrabble score for "shine"?
The Scrabble score for "shine" is 8 points.
Using “shine” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shine" 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, “shine” 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.