How many syllables in “play”?
syllable in "play"
Word details
Syllables
1
play
Letters
4
p · l · a · y
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “play”
The word “play” contains 1 syllable, divided as play. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "play" have?
"play" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "play" into syllables?
"play" is divided into syllables as: play.
What is the Scrabble score for "play"?
The Scrabble score for "play" is 9 points.
Using “play” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "play" 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, “play” 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 “play”
The letters in “play” can be rearranged to spell one other word: paly.