How many syllables in “sieve”?
1
syllable in "sieve"
sieve
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Word details
Syllables
1
sieve
Letters
5
s · i · e · v · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
i1
e1
v4
e1
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About the word “sieve”
The word “sieve” contains 1 syllable, divided as sieve. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sieve" have?
"sieve" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sieve" into syllables?
"sieve" is divided into syllables as: sieve.
What is the Scrabble score for "sieve"?
The Scrabble score for "sieve" is 8 points.
Using “sieve” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sieve" 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, “sieve” 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.