How many syllables in “maid”?
syllable in "maid"
Word details
Syllables
1
maid
Letters
4
m · a · i · d
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “maid”
The word “maid” contains 1 syllable, divided as maid. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maid" have?
"maid" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "maid" into syllables?
"maid" is divided into syllables as: maid.
What is the Scrabble score for "maid"?
The Scrabble score for "maid" is 7 points.
Using “maid” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "maid" 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, “maid” is worth 7 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 “maid”
The letters in “maid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amid.