How many syllables in “sleep”?
syllable in "sleep"
Word details
Syllables
1
sleep
Letters
5
s · l · e · e · p
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sleep”
The word “sleep” contains 1 syllable, divided as sleep. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sleep" have?
"sleep" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sleep" into syllables?
"sleep" is divided into syllables as: sleep.
What is the Scrabble score for "sleep"?
The Scrabble score for "sleep" is 7 points.
Using “sleep” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sleep" 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, “sleep” is worth 7 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 “sleep”
The letters in “sleep” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: peels, peles, speel.