How many syllables in “time”?
syllable in "time"
Word details
Syllables
1
time
Letters
4
t · i · m · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “time”
The word “time” contains 1 syllable, divided as time. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "time" have?
"time" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "time" into syllables?
"time" is divided into syllables as: time.
What is the Scrabble score for "time"?
The Scrabble score for "time" is 6 points.
Using “time” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "time" 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, “time” is worth 6 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 “time”
The letters in “time” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: emit, item, mite.