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