How many syllables in “laid”?
syllable in "laid"
Word details
Syllables
1
laid
Letters
4
l · a · i · d
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “laid”
The word “laid” contains 1 syllable, divided as laid. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "laid" have?
"laid" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "laid" into syllables?
"laid" is divided into syllables as: laid.
What is the Scrabble score for "laid"?
The Scrabble score for "laid" is 5 points.
Using “laid” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "laid" 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, “laid” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “laid”
The letters in “laid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dial.