How many syllables in “film”?
1
syllable in "film"
film
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Word details
Syllables
1
film
Letters
4
f · i · l · m
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
i1
l1
m3
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About the word “film”
The word “film” contains 1 syllable, divided as film. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "film" have?
"film" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "film" into syllables?
"film" is divided into syllables as: film.
What is the Scrabble score for "film"?
The Scrabble score for "film" is 9 points.
Using “film” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "film" 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, “film” 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.