How many syllables in “sis”?
1
syllable in "sis"
sis
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Word details
Syllables
1
sis
Letters
3
s · i · s
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
i1
s1
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About the word “sis”
The word “sis” contains 1 syllable, divided as sis. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sis" have?
"sis" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sis" into syllables?
"sis" is divided into syllables as: sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "sis"?
The Scrabble score for "sis" is 3 points.
Using “sis” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sis" 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, “sis” is worth 3 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.