How many syllables in “scried”?
syllable in "scried"
Word details
Syllables
1
scried
Letters
6
s · c · r · i · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “scried”
The word “scried” contains 1 syllable, divided as scried. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scried" have?
"scried" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "scried" into syllables?
"scried" is divided into syllables as: scried.
What is the Scrabble score for "scried"?
The Scrabble score for "scried" is 9 points.
Using “scried” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "scried" 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, “scried” 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 “scried”
The letters in “scried” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ciders, dicers.