How many syllables in “hired”?
syllable in "hired"
Word details
Syllables
1
hired
Letters
5
h · i · r · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “hired”
The word “hired” contains 1 syllable, divided as hired. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hired" have?
"hired" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hired" into syllables?
"hired" is divided into syllables as: hired.
What is the Scrabble score for "hired"?
The Scrabble score for "hired" is 9 points.
Using “hired” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hired" 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, “hired” 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 “hired”
The letters in “hired” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hider.