How many syllables in “twine”?
1
syllable in "twine"
twine
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Word details
Syllables
1
twine
Letters
5
t · w · i · n · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
w4
i1
n1
e1
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About the word “twine”
The word “twine” contains 1 syllable, divided as twine. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "twine" have?
"twine" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "twine" into syllables?
"twine" is divided into syllables as: twine.
What is the Scrabble score for "twine"?
The Scrabble score for "twine" is 8 points.
Using “twine” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "twine" 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, “twine” 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.