How many syllables in “lured”?
syllable in "lured"
Word details
Syllables
1
lured
Letters
5
l · u · r · e · d
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “lured”
The word “lured” contains 1 syllable, divided as lured. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lured" have?
"lured" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lured" into syllables?
"lured" is divided into syllables as: lured.
What is the Scrabble score for "lured"?
The Scrabble score for "lured" is 6 points.
Using “lured” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lured" 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, “lured” is worth 6 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 “lured”
The letters in “lured” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ruled.