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How many syllables in “hide”?

1

syllable in "hide"

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Word details

Syllables

1

hide

Letters

4

h · i · d · e

Scrabble

8

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

h4
i1
d2
e1

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About the word “hide

The word hide contains 1 syllable, divided as hide. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hide" have?

"hide" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "hide" into syllables?

"hide" is divided into syllables as: hide.

What is the Scrabble score for "hide"?

The Scrabble score for "hide" is 8 points.

Using “hide” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "hide" 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, hide 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.

Anagrams of “hide

The letters in hide can be rearranged to spell one other word: hied.

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