How many syllables in “slide”?
syllable in "slide"
Word details
Syllables
1
slide
Letters
5
s · l · i · d · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “slide”
The word “slide” contains 1 syllable, divided as slide. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "slide" have?
"slide" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "slide" into syllables?
"slide" is divided into syllables as: slide.
What is the Scrabble score for "slide"?
The Scrabble score for "slide" is 6 points.
Using “slide” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "slide" 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, “slide” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “slide”
The letters in “slide” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: deils, delis, idles, isled, sidle.