How many syllables in “paste”?
syllable in "paste"
Word details
Syllables
1
paste
Letters
5
p · a · s · t · e
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “paste”
The word “paste” contains 1 syllable, divided as paste. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "paste" have?
"paste" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "paste" into syllables?
"paste" is divided into syllables as: paste.
What is the Scrabble score for "paste"?
The Scrabble score for "paste" is 7 points.
Using “paste” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "paste" 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, “paste” 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 “paste”
The letters in “paste” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: pates, peats, septa, spate, tapes, tepas.