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How many syllables in “add”?

1

syllable in "add"

add
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Word details

Syllables

1

add

Letters

3

a · d · d

Scrabble

5

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

a1
d2
d2

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About the word “add

The word add contains 1 syllable, divided as add. It has 3 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "add" have?

"add" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "add" into syllables?

"add" is divided into syllables as: add.

What is the Scrabble score for "add"?

The Scrabble score for "add" is 5 points.

Using “add” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "add" 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, add is worth 5 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 “add

The letters in add can be rearranged to spell one other word: dad.

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