How many syllables in “burned”?
syllable in "burned"
Word details
Syllables
1
burned
Letters
6
b · u · r · n · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “burned”
The word “burned” contains 1 syllable, divided as burned. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burned" have?
"burned" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "burned" into syllables?
"burned" is divided into syllables as: burned.
What is the Scrabble score for "burned"?
The Scrabble score for "burned" is 9 points.
Using “burned” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "burned" 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, “burned” 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.
Anagrams of “burned”
The letters in “burned” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: burden, unbred.