How many syllables in “lived”?
syllable in "lived"
Word details
Syllables
1
lived
Letters
5
l · i · v · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lived”
The word “lived” contains 1 syllable, divided as lived. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lived" have?
"lived" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lived" into syllables?
"lived" is divided into syllables as: lived.
What is the Scrabble score for "lived"?
The Scrabble score for "lived" is 9 points.
Using “lived” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lived" 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, “lived” 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.
Anagrams of “lived”
The letters in “lived” can be rearranged to spell one other word: devil.