How many syllables in “lair”?
syllable in "lair"
Word details
Syllables
1
lair
Letters
4
l · a · i · r
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lair”
The word “lair” contains 1 syllable, divided as lair. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lair" have?
"lair" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lair" into syllables?
"lair" is divided into syllables as: lair.
What is the Scrabble score for "lair"?
The Scrabble score for "lair" is 4 points.
Using “lair” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lair" 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, “lair” is worth 4 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 “lair”
The letters in “lair” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: aril, lari, liar, lira, rail, rial.