How many syllables in “spy”?
1
syllable in "spy"
spy
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Word details
Syllables
1
spy
Letters
3
s · p · y
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
s1
p3
y4
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About the word “spy”
The word “spy” contains 1 syllable, divided as spy. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spy" have?
"spy" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spy" into syllables?
"spy" is divided into syllables as: spy.
What is the Scrabble score for "spy"?
The Scrabble score for "spy" is 8 points.
Using “spy” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spy" 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, “spy” is worth 8 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.