How many syllables in “air”?
syllable in "air"
Word details
Syllables
1
air
Letters
3
a · i · r
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “air”
The word “air” contains 1 syllable, divided as air. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "air" have?
"air" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "air" into syllables?
"air" is divided into syllables as: air.
What is the Scrabble score for "air"?
The Scrabble score for "air" is 3 points.
Using “air” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "air" 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, “air” is worth 3 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 “air”
The letters in “air” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ria.