How many syllables in “pained”?
1
syllable in "pained"
pained
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Word details
Syllables
1
pained
Letters
6
p · a · i · n · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
a1
i1
n1
e1
d2
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About the word “pained”
The word “pained” contains 1 syllable, divided as pained. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pained" have?
"pained" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pained" into syllables?
"pained" is divided into syllables as: pained.
What is the Scrabble score for "pained"?
The Scrabble score for "pained" is 9 points.
Using “pained” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pained" 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, “pained” is worth 9 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.