How many syllables in “spate”?
syllable in "spate"
Word details
Syllables
1
spate
Letters
5
s · p · a · t · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spate”
The word “spate” contains 1 syllable, divided as spate. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spate" have?
"spate" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spate" into syllables?
"spate" is divided into syllables as: spate.
What is the Scrabble score for "spate"?
The Scrabble score for "spate" is 7 points.
Using “spate” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spate" 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, “spate” 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 “spate”
The letters in “spate” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: paste, pates, peats, septa, tapes, tepas.