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