How many syllables in “slave”?
syllable in "slave"
Word details
Syllables
1
slave
Letters
5
s · l · a · v · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “slave”
The word “slave” contains 1 syllable, divided as slave. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "slave" have?
"slave" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "slave" into syllables?
"slave" is divided into syllables as: slave.
What is the Scrabble score for "slave"?
The Scrabble score for "slave" is 8 points.
Using “slave” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "slave" 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, “slave” is worth 8 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 “slave”
The letters in “slave” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: laves, salve, selva, vales, valse, veals.