How many syllables in “road”?
syllable in "road"
Word details
Syllables
1
road
Letters
4
r · o · a · d
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “road”
The word “road” contains 1 syllable, divided as road. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "road" have?
"road" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "road" into syllables?
"road" is divided into syllables as: road.
What is the Scrabble score for "road"?
The Scrabble score for "road" is 5 points.
Using “road” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "road" 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, “road” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “road”
The letters in “road” can be rearranged to spell one other word: orad.