How many syllables in “man”?
syllable in "man"
Word details
Syllables
1
man
Letters
3
m · a · n
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “man”
The word “man” contains 1 syllable, divided as man. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "man" have?
"man" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "man" into syllables?
"man" is divided into syllables as: man.
What is the Scrabble score for "man"?
The Scrabble score for "man" is 5 points.
Using “man” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "man" 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, “man” is worth 5 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 “man”
The letters in “man” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nam.