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