How many syllables in “sing”?
syllable in "sing"
Word details
Syllables
1
sing
Letters
4
s · i · n · g
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sing”
The word “sing” contains 1 syllable, divided as sing. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sing" have?
"sing" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sing" into syllables?
"sing" is divided into syllables as: sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "sing"?
The Scrabble score for "sing" is 5 points.
Using “sing” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sing" 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, “sing” is worth 5 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 “sing”
The letters in “sing” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: gins, sign.