How many syllables in “hey”?
syllable in "hey"
Word details
Syllables
1
hey
Letters
3
h · e · y
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “hey”
The word “hey” contains 1 syllable, divided as hey. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hey" have?
"hey" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hey" into syllables?
"hey" is divided into syllables as: hey.
What is the Scrabble score for "hey"?
The Scrabble score for "hey" is 9 points.
Using “hey” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hey" 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, “hey” 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 “hey”
The letters in “hey” can be rearranged to spell one other word: yeh.