How many syllables in “jail”?
1
syllable in "jail"
jail
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Word details
Syllables
1
jail
Letters
4
j · a · i · l
Scrabble
11
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
j8
a1
i1
l1
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About the word “jail”
The word “jail” contains 1 syllable, divided as jail. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "jail" have?
"jail" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "jail" into syllables?
"jail" is divided into syllables as: jail.
What is the Scrabble score for "jail"?
The Scrabble score for "jail" is 11 points.
Using “jail” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "jail" 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, “jail” is worth 11 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.