How many syllables in “blah”?
1
syllable in "blah"
blah
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Word details
Syllables
1
blah
Letters
4
b · l · a · h
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
b3
l1
a1
h4
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About the word “blah”
The word “blah” contains 1 syllable, divided as blah. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blah" have?
"blah" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "blah" into syllables?
"blah" is divided into syllables as: blah.
What is the Scrabble score for "blah"?
The Scrabble score for "blah" is 9 points.
Using “blah” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "blah" 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, “blah” is worth 9 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.