How many syllables in “spice”?
syllable in "spice"
Word details
Syllables
1
spice
Letters
5
s · p · i · c · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spice”
The word “spice” contains 1 syllable, divided as spice. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spice" have?
"spice" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spice" into syllables?
"spice" is divided into syllables as: spice.
What is the Scrabble score for "spice"?
The Scrabble score for "spice" is 9 points.
Using “spice” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spice" 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, “spice” is worth 9 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.
Anagrams of “spice”
The letters in “spice” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: epics, sepic.