How many syllables in “paid”?
syllable in "paid"
Word details
Syllables
1
paid
Letters
4
p · a · i · d
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “paid”
The word “paid” contains 1 syllable, divided as paid. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "paid" have?
"paid" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "paid" into syllables?
"paid" is divided into syllables as: paid.
What is the Scrabble score for "paid"?
The Scrabble score for "paid" is 7 points.
Using “paid” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "paid" 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, “paid” is worth 7 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 “paid”
The letters in “paid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: padi.