How many syllables in “pried”?
syllable in "pried"
Word details
Syllables
1
pried
Letters
5
p · r · i · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “pried”
The word “pried” contains 1 syllable, divided as pried. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pried" have?
"pried" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pried" into syllables?
"pried" is divided into syllables as: pried.
What is the Scrabble score for "pried"?
The Scrabble score for "pried" is 8 points.
Using “pried” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pried" 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, “pried” is worth 8 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 “pried”
The letters in “pried” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: pride, redip, riped.