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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.

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