How many syllables in “daft”?
1
syllable in "daft"
daft
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Word details
Syllables
1
daft
Letters
4
d · a · f · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
d2
a1
f4
t1
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About the word “daft”
The word “daft” contains 1 syllable, divided as daft. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "daft" have?
"daft" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "daft" into syllables?
"daft" is divided into syllables as: daft.
What is the Scrabble score for "daft"?
The Scrabble score for "daft" is 8 points.
Using “daft” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "daft" 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, “daft” 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.