How many syllables in “psalm”?
syllable in "psalm"
Word details
Syllables
1
psalm
Letters
5
p · s · a · l · m
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “psalm”
The word “psalm” contains 1 syllable, divided as psalm. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "psalm" have?
"psalm" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "psalm" into syllables?
"psalm" is divided into syllables as: psalm.
What is the Scrabble score for "psalm"?
The Scrabble score for "psalm" is 9 points.
Using “psalm” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "psalm" 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, “psalm” 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 “psalm”
The letters in “psalm” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: lamps, palms, plasm.