How many syllables in “snipe”?
syllable in "snipe"
Word details
Syllables
1
snipe
Letters
5
s · n · i · p · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “snipe”
The word “snipe” contains 1 syllable, divided as snipe. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "snipe" have?
"snipe" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "snipe" into syllables?
"snipe" is divided into syllables as: snipe.
What is the Scrabble score for "snipe"?
The Scrabble score for "snipe" is 7 points.
Using “snipe” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "snipe" 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, “snipe” 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 “snipe”
The letters in “snipe” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: peins, penis, pines, spine.