How many syllables in “paused”?
1
syllable in "paused"
paused
database
Word details
Syllables
1
paused
Letters
6
p · a · u · s · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
a1
u1
s1
e1
d2
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About the word “paused”
The word “paused” contains 1 syllable, divided as paused. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "paused" have?
"paused" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "paused" into syllables?
"paused" is divided into syllables as: paused.
What is the Scrabble score for "paused"?
The Scrabble score for "paused" is 9 points.
Using “paused” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "paused" 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, “paused” 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.