How many syllables in “death”?
syllable in "death"
Word details
Syllables
1
death
Letters
5
d · e · a · t · h
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “death”
The word “death” contains 1 syllable, divided as death. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "death" have?
"death" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "death" into syllables?
"death" is divided into syllables as: death.
What is the Scrabble score for "death"?
The Scrabble score for "death" is 9 points.
Using “death” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "death" 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, “death” is worth 9 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 “death”
The letters in “death” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hated.