How many syllables in “longed”?
syllable in "longed"
Word details
Syllables
1
longed
Letters
6
l · o · n · g · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “longed”
The word “longed” contains 1 syllable, divided as longed. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "longed" have?
"longed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "longed" into syllables?
"longed" is divided into syllables as: longed.
What is the Scrabble score for "longed"?
The Scrabble score for "longed" is 8 points.
Using “longed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "longed" 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, “longed” is worth 8 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 “longed”
The letters in “longed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: golden.