How many syllables in “pray”?
1
syllable in "pray"
pray
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Word details
Syllables
1
pray
Letters
4
p · r · a · y
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
p3
r1
a1
y4
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About the word “pray”
The word “pray” contains 1 syllable, divided as pray. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pray" have?
"pray" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pray" into syllables?
"pray" is divided into syllables as: pray.
What is the Scrabble score for "pray"?
The Scrabble score for "pray" is 9 points.
Using “pray” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pray" 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, “pray” 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.