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How many syllables in “quick”?

1

syllable in "quick"

quick
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Word details

Syllables

1

quick

Letters

5

q · u · i · c · k

Scrabble

20

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

q10
u1
i1
c3
k5

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About the word “quick

The word quick contains 1 syllable, divided as quick. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "quick" have?

"quick" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "quick" into syllables?

"quick" is divided into syllables as: quick.

What is the Scrabble score for "quick"?

The Scrabble score for "quick" is 20 points.

Using “quick” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "quick" 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, quick is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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