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How many syllables in “del”?

1

syllable in "del"

del
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Word details

Syllables

1

del

Letters

3

d · e · l

Scrabble

4

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
l1

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About the word “del

The word del contains 1 syllable, divided as del. It has 3 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "del" have?

"del" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "del" into syllables?

"del" is divided into syllables as: del.

What is the Scrabble score for "del"?

The Scrabble score for "del" is 4 points.

Using “del” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "del" 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, del is worth 4 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 “del

The letters in del can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eld, led.

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