How many syllables in “tire”?
syllable in "tire"
Word details
Syllables
1
tire
Letters
4
t · i · r · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tire”
The word “tire” contains 1 syllable, divided as tire. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tire" have?
"tire" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tire" into syllables?
"tire" is divided into syllables as: tire.
What is the Scrabble score for "tire"?
The Scrabble score for "tire" is 4 points.
Using “tire” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tire" 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, “tire” is worth 4 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 “tire”
The letters in “tire” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rite, tier.