How many syllables in “day”?
1
syllable in "day"
day
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Word details
Syllables
1
day
Letters
3
d · a · y
Scrabble
7
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
a1
y4
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About the word “day”
The word “day” contains 1 syllable, divided as day. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "day" have?
"day" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "day" into syllables?
"day" is divided into syllables as: day.
What is the Scrabble score for "day"?
The Scrabble score for "day" is 7 points.
Using “day” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "day" 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, “day” 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.