How many syllables in “cried”?
syllable in "cried"
Word details
Syllables
1
cried
Letters
5
c · r · i · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “cried”
The word “cried” contains 1 syllable, divided as cried. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cried" have?
"cried" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cried" into syllables?
"cried" is divided into syllables as: cried.
What is the Scrabble score for "cried"?
The Scrabble score for "cried" is 8 points.
Using “cried” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cried" 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, “cried” 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.
Anagrams of “cried”
The letters in “cried” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cider, dicer, riced.