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