How many syllables in “cold”?
syllable in "cold"
Word details
Syllables
1
cold
Letters
4
c · o · l · d
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “cold”
The word “cold” contains 1 syllable, divided as cold. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cold" have?
"cold" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cold" into syllables?
"cold" is divided into syllables as: cold.
What is the Scrabble score for "cold"?
The Scrabble score for "cold" is 7 points.
Using “cold” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cold" 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, “cold” 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 “cold”
The letters in “cold” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clod.