How many syllables in “held”?
1
syllable in "held"
held
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Word details
Syllables
1
held
Letters
4
h · e · l · d
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
e1
l1
d2
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About the word “held”
The word “held” contains 1 syllable, divided as held. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "held" have?
"held" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "held" into syllables?
"held" is divided into syllables as: held.
What is the Scrabble score for "held"?
The Scrabble score for "held" is 8 points.
Using “held” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "held" 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, “held” 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.