How many syllables in “deal”?
syllable in "deal"
Word details
Syllables
1
deal
Letters
4
d · e · a · l
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “deal”
The word “deal” contains 1 syllable, divided as deal. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deal" have?
"deal" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "deal" into syllables?
"deal" is divided into syllables as: deal.
What is the Scrabble score for "deal"?
The Scrabble score for "deal" is 5 points.
Using “deal” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "deal" 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, “deal” 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.
Anagrams of “deal”
The letters in “deal” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: dale, lade, lead.