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