How many syllables in “shred”?
syllable in "shred"
Word details
Syllables
1
shred
Letters
5
s · h · r · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “shred”
The word “shred” contains 1 syllable, divided as shred. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shred" have?
"shred" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shred" into syllables?
"shred" is divided into syllables as: shred.
What is the Scrabble score for "shred"?
The Scrabble score for "shred" is 9 points.
Using “shred” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shred" 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, “shred” 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 “shred”
The letters in “shred” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: herds, sherd.