How many syllables in “clouds”?
1
syllable in "clouds"
clouds
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Word details
Syllables
1
clouds
Letters
6
c · l · o · u · d · s
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
c3
l1
o1
u1
d2
s1
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About the word “clouds”
The word “clouds” contains 1 syllable, divided as clouds. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clouds" have?
"clouds" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "clouds" into syllables?
"clouds" is divided into syllables as: clouds.
What is the Scrabble score for "clouds"?
The Scrabble score for "clouds" is 9 points.
Using “clouds” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "clouds" 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, “clouds” 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.