How many syllables in “close”?
syllable in "close"
Word details
Syllables
1
close
Letters
5
c · l · o · s · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “close”
The word “close” contains 1 syllable, divided as close. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "close" have?
"close" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "close" into syllables?
"close" is divided into syllables as: close.
What is the Scrabble score for "close"?
The Scrabble score for "close" is 7 points.
Using “close” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "close" 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, “close” is worth 7 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 “close”
The letters in “close” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: coles, socle.