How many syllables in “acrid”?
syllables in "acrid"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · crid
Letters
5
a · c · r · i · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “acrid”
The word “acrid” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · crid. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acrid" have?
"acrid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "acrid" into syllables?
"acrid" is divided into syllables as: a · crid.
What is the Scrabble score for "acrid"?
The Scrabble score for "acrid" is 8 points.
Using “acrid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "acrid" (a · crid) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “acrid” 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.
Anagrams of “acrid”
The letters in “acrid” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: caird, daric.