How many syllables in “ford”?
1
syllable in "ford"
ford
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Word details
Syllables
1
ford
Letters
4
f · o · r · d
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
o1
r1
d2
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About the word “ford”
The word “ford” contains 1 syllable, divided as ford. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ford" have?
"ford" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ford" into syllables?
"ford" is divided into syllables as: ford.
What is the Scrabble score for "ford"?
The Scrabble score for "ford" is 8 points.
Using “ford” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ford" 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, “ford” 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.