How many syllables in “soiled”?
syllable in "soiled"
Word details
Syllables
1
soiled
Letters
6
s · o · i · l · e · d
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “soiled”
The word “soiled” contains 1 syllable, divided as soiled. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "soiled" have?
"soiled" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "soiled" into syllables?
"soiled" is divided into syllables as: soiled.
What is the Scrabble score for "soiled"?
The Scrabble score for "soiled" is 7 points.
Using “soiled” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "soiled" 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, “soiled” is worth 7 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 “soiled”
The letters in “soiled” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: oldies, siloed.