How many syllables in “mail”?
syllable in "mail"
Word details
Syllables
1
Letters
4
m · a · i · l
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “mail”
The word “mail” contains 1 syllable, divided as mail. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mail" have?
"mail" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "mail" into syllables?
"mail" is divided into syllables as: mail.
What is the Scrabble score for "mail"?
The Scrabble score for "mail" is 6 points.
Using “mail” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "mail" 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, “mail” 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 “mail”
The letters in “mail” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lima.