How many syllables in “legged”?
1
syllable in "legged"
legged
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Word details
Syllables
1
legged
Letters
6
l · e · g · g · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
e1
g2
g2
e1
d2
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About the word “legged”
The word “legged” contains 1 syllable, divided as legged. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legged" have?
"legged" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "legged" into syllables?
"legged" is divided into syllables as: legged.
What is the Scrabble score for "legged"?
The Scrabble score for "legged" is 9 points.
Using “legged” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "legged" 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, “legged” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.