How many syllables in “sluice”?
1
syllable in "sluice"
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Word details
Syllables
1
sluice
Letters
6
s · l · u · i · c · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
l1
u1
i1
c3
e1
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About the word “sluice”
The word “sluice” contains 1 syllable, divided as sluice. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sluice" have?
"sluice" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sluice" into syllables?
"sluice" is divided into syllables as: sluice.
What is the Scrabble score for "sluice"?
The Scrabble score for "sluice" is 8 points.
Using “sluice” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sluice" 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, “sluice” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.