How many syllables in “harm”?
1
syllable in "harm"
harm
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Word details
Syllables
1
harm
Letters
4
h · a · r · m
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
a1
r1
m3
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About the word “harm”
The word “harm” contains 1 syllable, divided as harm. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "harm" have?
"harm" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "harm" into syllables?
"harm" is divided into syllables as: harm.
What is the Scrabble score for "harm"?
The Scrabble score for "harm" is 9 points.
Using “harm” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "harm" 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, “harm” 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.