How many syllables in “beat”?
syllable in "beat"
Word details
Syllables
1
beat
Letters
4
b · e · a · t
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “beat”
The word “beat” contains 1 syllable, divided as beat. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beat" have?
"beat" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "beat" into syllables?
"beat" is divided into syllables as: beat.
What is the Scrabble score for "beat"?
The Scrabble score for "beat" is 6 points.
Using “beat” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "beat" 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, “beat” is worth 6 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 “beat”
The letters in “beat” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: abet, bate, beta.