How many syllables in “lean”?
syllable in "lean"
Word details
Syllables
1
lean
Letters
4
l · e · a · n
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lean”
The word “lean” contains 1 syllable, divided as lean. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lean" have?
"lean" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lean" into syllables?
"lean" is divided into syllables as: lean.
What is the Scrabble score for "lean"?
The Scrabble score for "lean" is 4 points.
Using “lean” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lean" 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, “lean” 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 “lean”
The letters in “lean” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: elan, lane.