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How many syllables in “den”?

1

syllable in "den"

den
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Word details

Syllables

1

den

Letters

3

d · e · n

Scrabble

4

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
n1

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About the word “den

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

FAQ

How many syllables does "den" have?

"den" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "den" into syllables?

"den" is divided into syllables as: den.

What is the Scrabble score for "den"?

The Scrabble score for "den" is 4 points.

Using “den” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "den" 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, den 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 “den

The letters in den can be rearranged to spell one other word: end.

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