How many syllables in “mound”?
1
syllable in "mound"
mound
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Word details
Syllables
1
mound
Letters
5
m · o · u · n · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
m3
o1
u1
n1
d2
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About the word “mound”
The word “mound” contains 1 syllable, divided as mound. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mound" have?
"mound" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "mound" into syllables?
"mound" is divided into syllables as: mound.
What is the Scrabble score for "mound"?
The Scrabble score for "mound" is 8 points.
Using “mound” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "mound" 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, “mound” is worth 8 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.