How many syllables in “fly”?
1
syllable in "fly"
fly
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Word details
Syllables
1
fly
Letters
3
f · l · y
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
l1
y4
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About the word “fly”
The word “fly” contains 1 syllable, divided as fly. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fly" have?
"fly" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "fly" into syllables?
"fly" is divided into syllables as: fly.
What is the Scrabble score for "fly"?
The Scrabble score for "fly" is 9 points.
Using “fly” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "fly" 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, “fly” 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.