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How many syllables in “passed”?

1

syllable in "passed"

passed
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Word details

Syllables

1

passed

Letters

6

p · a · s · s · e · d

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
s1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “passed

The word passed contains 1 syllable, divided as passed. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "passed" have?

"passed" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "passed" into syllables?

"passed" is divided into syllables as: passed.

What is the Scrabble score for "passed"?

The Scrabble score for "passed" is 9 points.

Using “passed” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "passed" 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, passed 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.

Anagrams of “passed

The letters in passed can be rearranged to spell one other word: spades.

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