How many syllables in “vice”?
1
syllable in "vice"
vice
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Word details
Syllables
1
vice
Letters
4
v · i · c · e
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
v4
i1
c3
e1
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About the word “vice”
The word “vice” contains 1 syllable, divided as vice. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vice" have?
"vice" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "vice" into syllables?
"vice" is divided into syllables as: vice.
What is the Scrabble score for "vice"?
The Scrabble score for "vice" is 9 points.
Using “vice” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "vice" 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, “vice” 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.