How many syllables in “passed”?
syllable in "passed"
Word details
Syllables
1
passed
Letters
6
p · a · s · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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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.