How many syllables in “lairds”?
syllable in "lairds"
Word details
Syllables
1
lairds
Letters
6
l · a · i · r · d · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “lairds”
The word “lairds” contains 1 syllable, divided as lairds. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lairds" have?
"lairds" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lairds" into syllables?
"lairds" is divided into syllables as: lairds.
What is the Scrabble score for "lairds"?
The Scrabble score for "lairds" is 7 points.
Using “lairds” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lairds" 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, “lairds” is worth 7 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 “lairds”
The letters in “lairds” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: drails, liards, lidars.