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How many syllables in “make”?

1

syllable in "make"

make
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Word details

Syllables

1

make

Letters

4

m · a · k · e

Scrabble

10

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
k5
e1

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About the word “make

The word make contains 1 syllable, divided as make. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "make" have?

"make" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "make" into syllables?

"make" is divided into syllables as: make.

What is the Scrabble score for "make"?

The Scrabble score for "make" is 10 points.

Using “make” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "make" 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, make is worth 10 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 “make

The letters in make can be rearranged to spell one other word: kame.

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