How many syllables in “spends”?
1
syllable in "spends"
spends
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Word details
Syllables
1
spends
Letters
6
s · p · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
p3
e1
n1
d2
s1
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About the word “spends”
The word “spends” contains 1 syllable, divided as spends. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spends" have?
"spends" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spends" into syllables?
"spends" is divided into syllables as: spends.
What is the Scrabble score for "spends"?
The Scrabble score for "spends" is 9 points.
Using “spends” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spends" 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, “spends” 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.