How many syllables in “name”?
syllable in "name"
Word details
Syllables
1
name
Letters
4
n · a · m · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “name”
The word “name” contains 1 syllable, divided as name. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "name" have?
"name" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "name" into syllables?
"name" is divided into syllables as: name.
What is the Scrabble score for "name"?
The Scrabble score for "name" is 6 points.
Using “name” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "name" 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, “name” 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 “name”
The letters in “name” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: amen, mane, mean, nema.