How many syllables in “found”?
syllable in "found"
Word details
Syllables
1
found
Letters
5
f · o · u · n · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “found”
The word “found” contains 1 syllable, divided as found. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "found" have?
"found" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "found" into syllables?
"found" is divided into syllables as: found.
What is the Scrabble score for "found"?
The Scrabble score for "found" is 9 points.
Using “found” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "found" 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, “found” 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.
Anagrams of “found”
The letters in “found” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fondu.