How many syllables in “beard”?
syllable in "beard"
Word details
Syllables
1
beard
Letters
5
b · e · a · r · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “beard”
The word “beard” contains 1 syllable, divided as beard. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beard" have?
"beard" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "beard" into syllables?
"beard" is divided into syllables as: beard.
What is the Scrabble score for "beard"?
The Scrabble score for "beard" is 8 points.
Using “beard” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "beard" 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, “beard” is worth 8 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 “beard”
The letters in “beard” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: ardeb, barde, bared, bread, debar.