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How many syllables in “bald”?

1

syllable in "bald"

bald
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Word details

Syllables

1

bald

Letters

4

b · a · l · d

Scrabble

7

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
l1
d2

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About the word “bald

The word bald contains 1 syllable, divided as bald. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bald" have?

"bald" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "bald" into syllables?

"bald" is divided into syllables as: bald.

What is the Scrabble score for "bald"?

The Scrabble score for "bald" is 7 points.

Using “bald” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "bald" 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, bald is worth 7 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.

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