How many syllables in “sold”?
syllable in "sold"
Word details
Syllables
1
sold
Letters
4
s · o · l · d
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “sold”
The word “sold” contains 1 syllable, divided as sold. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sold" have?
"sold" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sold" into syllables?
"sold" is divided into syllables as: sold.
What is the Scrabble score for "sold"?
The Scrabble score for "sold" is 5 points.
Using “sold” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sold" 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, “sold” is worth 5 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 “sold”
The letters in “sold” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dols, olds.