How many syllables in “leads”?
syllable in "leads"
Word details
Syllables
1
leads
Letters
5
l · e · a · d · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “leads”
The word “leads” contains 1 syllable, divided as leads. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "leads" have?
"leads" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "leads" into syllables?
"leads" is divided into syllables as: leads.
What is the Scrabble score for "leads"?
The Scrabble score for "leads" is 6 points.
Using “leads” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "leads" 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, “leads” is worth 6 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 “leads”
The letters in “leads” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: dales, deals, lades, lased.