How many syllables in “ahead”?
syllables in "ahead"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · head
Letters
5
a · h · e · a · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ahead”
The word “ahead” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · head. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ahead" have?
"ahead" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ahead" into syllables?
"ahead" is divided into syllables as: a · head.
What is the Scrabble score for "ahead"?
The Scrabble score for "ahead" is 9 points.
Using “ahead” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ahead" (a · head) 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, “ahead” 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.
Anagrams of “ahead”
The letters in “ahead” can be rearranged to spell one other word: aahed.