How many syllables in “shade”?
syllable in "shade"
Word details
Syllables
1
shade
Letters
5
s · h · a · d · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “shade”
The word “shade” contains 1 syllable, divided as shade. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shade" have?
"shade" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shade" into syllables?
"shade" is divided into syllables as: shade.
What is the Scrabble score for "shade"?
The Scrabble score for "shade" is 9 points.
Using “shade” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shade" 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, “shade” 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 “shade”
The letters in “shade” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: ashed, deash, hades, heads, sadhe.