How many syllables in “sift”?
syllable in "sift"
Word details
Syllables
1
sift
Letters
4
s · i · f · t
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sift”
The word “sift” contains 1 syllable, divided as sift. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sift" have?
"sift" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sift" into syllables?
"sift" is divided into syllables as: sift.
What is the Scrabble score for "sift"?
The Scrabble score for "sift" is 7 points.
Using “sift” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sift" 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, “sift” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “sift”
The letters in “sift” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: fist, fits.