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