How many syllables in “buy”?
1
syllable in "buy"
buy
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Word details
Syllables
1
buy
Letters
3
b · u · y
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
b3
u1
y4
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About the word “buy”
The word “buy” contains 1 syllable, divided as buy. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "buy" have?
"buy" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "buy" into syllables?
"buy" is divided into syllables as: buy.
What is the Scrabble score for "buy"?
The Scrabble score for "buy" is 8 points.
Using “buy” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "buy" 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, “buy” is worth 8 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.