How many syllables in “date”?
syllable in "date"
Word details
Syllables
1
date
Letters
4
d · a · t · e
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “date”
The word “date” contains 1 syllable, divided as date. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "date" have?
"date" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "date" into syllables?
"date" is divided into syllables as: date.
What is the Scrabble score for "date"?
The Scrabble score for "date" is 5 points.
Using “date” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "date" 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, “date” is worth 5 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.