How many syllables in “ready”?
syllables in "ready"
Word details
Syllables
2
rea · dy
Letters
5
r · e · a · d · y
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “ready”
The word “ready” contains 2 syllables, divided as rea · dy. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ready" have?
"ready" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ready" into syllables?
"ready" is divided into syllables as: rea · dy.
What is the Scrabble score for "ready"?
The Scrabble score for "ready" is 9 points.
Using “ready” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ready" (rea · dy) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ready” 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 “ready”
The letters in “ready” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: deary, deray, rayed.