How many syllables in “scend”?
1
syllable in "scend"
scend
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Word details
Syllables
1
scend
Letters
5
s · c · e · n · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
c3
e1
n1
d2
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About the word “scend”
The word “scend” contains 1 syllable, divided as scend. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scend" have?
"scend" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "scend" into syllables?
"scend" is divided into syllables as: scend.
What is the Scrabble score for "scend"?
The Scrabble score for "scend" is 8 points.
Using “scend” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "scend" 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, “scend” 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.