How many syllables in “silence”?
syllables in "silence"
Word details
Syllables
2
sile · nce
Letters
7
s · i · l · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “silence”
The word “silence” contains 2 syllables, divided as sile · nce. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "silence" have?
"silence" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "silence" into syllables?
"silence" is divided into syllables as: sile · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "silence"?
The Scrabble score for "silence" is 9 points.
Using “silence” in writing
Two-syllable words like "silence" (sile · nce) 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, “silence” is worth 9 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 “silence”
The letters in “silence” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: license, selenic.