How many syllables in “aide”?
syllable in "aide"
Word details
Syllables
1
aide
Letters
4
a · i · d · e
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “aide”
The word “aide” contains 1 syllable, divided as aide. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aide" have?
"aide" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "aide" into syllables?
"aide" is divided into syllables as: aide.
What is the Scrabble score for "aide"?
The Scrabble score for "aide" is 5 points.
Using “aide” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "aide" 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, “aide” 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 “aide”
The letters in “aide” can be rearranged to spell one other word: idea.