How many syllables in “wipe”?
1
syllable in "wipe"
wipe
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Word details
Syllables
1
wipe
Letters
4
w · i · p · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
w4
i1
p3
e1
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About the word “wipe”
The word “wipe” contains 1 syllable, divided as wipe. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wipe" have?
"wipe" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wipe" into syllables?
"wipe" is divided into syllables as: wipe.
What is the Scrabble score for "wipe"?
The Scrabble score for "wipe" is 9 points.
Using “wipe” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wipe" 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, “wipe” 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.