How many syllables in “hold”?
1
syllable in "hold"
hold
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Word details
Syllables
1
hold
Letters
4
h · o · l · d
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
l1
d2
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About the word “hold”
The word “hold” contains 1 syllable, divided as hold. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hold" have?
"hold" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hold" into syllables?
"hold" is divided into syllables as: hold.
What is the Scrabble score for "hold"?
The Scrabble score for "hold" is 8 points.
Using “hold” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hold" 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, “hold” 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.