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How many syllables in “scry”?

1

syllable in "scry"

scry
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Word details

Syllables

1

scry

Letters

4

s · c · r · y

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
c3
r1
y4

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About the word “scry

The word scry contains 1 syllable, divided as scry. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "scry" have?

"scry" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "scry" into syllables?

"scry" is divided into syllables as: scry.

What is the Scrabble score for "scry"?

The Scrabble score for "scry" is 9 points.

Using “scry” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "scry" 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, scry 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.

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