How many syllables in “wire”?
syllable in "wire"
Word details
Syllables
1
wire
Letters
4
w · i · r · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “wire”
The word “wire” contains 1 syllable, divided as wire. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wire" have?
"wire" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wire" into syllables?
"wire" is divided into syllables as: wire.
What is the Scrabble score for "wire"?
The Scrabble score for "wire" is 7 points.
Using “wire” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wire" 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, “wire” is worth 7 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 “wire”
The letters in “wire” can be rearranged to spell one other word: weir.