How many syllables in “light”?
1
syllable in "light"
light
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Word details
Syllables
1
light
Letters
5
l · i · g · h · t
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
l1
i1
g2
h4
t1
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About the word “light”
The word “light” contains 1 syllable, divided as light. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "light" have?
"light" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "light" into syllables?
"light" is divided into syllables as: light.
What is the Scrabble score for "light"?
The Scrabble score for "light" is 9 points.
Using “light” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "light" 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, “light” 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.