How many syllables in “girl”?
syllable in "girl"
Word details
Syllables
1
girl
Letters
4
g · i · r · l
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “girl”
The word “girl” contains 1 syllable, divided as girl. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "girl" have?
"girl" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "girl" into syllables?
"girl" is divided into syllables as: girl.
What is the Scrabble score for "girl"?
The Scrabble score for "girl" is 5 points.
Using “girl” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "girl" 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, “girl” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.