How many syllables in “strife”?
syllable in "strife"
Word details
Syllables
1
strife
Letters
6
s · t · r · i · f · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “strife”
The word “strife” contains 1 syllable, divided as strife. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "strife" have?
"strife" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "strife" into syllables?
"strife" is divided into syllables as: strife.
What is the Scrabble score for "strife"?
The Scrabble score for "strife" is 9 points.
Using “strife” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "strife" 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, “strife” 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 “strife”
The letters in “strife” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: refits, resift, rifest, sifter.