How many syllables in “spire”?
syllable in "spire"
Word details
Syllables
1
spire
Letters
5
s · p · i · r · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spire”
The word “spire” contains 1 syllable, divided as spire. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spire" have?
"spire" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spire" into syllables?
"spire" is divided into syllables as: spire.
What is the Scrabble score for "spire"?
The Scrabble score for "spire" is 7 points.
Using “spire” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spire" 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, “spire” 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 “spire”
The letters in “spire” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: peris, piers, pries, prise, ripes, speir, and 1 more.