How many syllables in “food”?
1
syllable in "food"
food
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Word details
Syllables
1
food
Letters
4
f · o · o · d
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
o1
o1
d2
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About the word “food”
The word “food” contains 1 syllable, divided as food. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "food" have?
"food" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "food" into syllables?
"food" is divided into syllables as: food.
What is the Scrabble score for "food"?
The Scrabble score for "food" is 8 points.
Using “food” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "food" 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, “food” is worth 8 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.