How many syllables in “sire”?
syllable in "sire"
Word details
Syllables
1
sire
Letters
4
s · i · r · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sire”
The word “sire” contains 1 syllable, divided as sire. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sire" have?
"sire" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sire" into syllables?
"sire" is divided into syllables as: sire.
What is the Scrabble score for "sire"?
The Scrabble score for "sire" is 4 points.
Using “sire” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sire" 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, “sire” is worth 4 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 “sire”
The letters in “sire” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: ires, reis, rise.