How many syllables in “guessed”?
syllable in "guessed"
Word details
Syllables
1
guessed
Letters
7
g · u · e · s · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “guessed”
The word “guessed” contains 1 syllable, divided as guessed. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guessed" have?
"guessed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "guessed" into syllables?
"guessed" is divided into syllables as: guessed.
What is the Scrabble score for "guessed"?
The Scrabble score for "guessed" is 9 points.
Using “guessed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "guessed" 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, “guessed” 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.