How many syllables in “spread”?
syllable in "spread"
Word details
Syllables
1
spread
Letters
6
s · p · r · e · a · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spread”
The word “spread” contains 1 syllable, divided as spread. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spread" have?
"spread" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spread" into syllables?
"spread" is divided into syllables as: spread.
What is the Scrabble score for "spread"?
The Scrabble score for "spread" is 9 points.
Using “spread” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spread" 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, “spread” 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.
Anagrams of “spread”
The letters in “spread” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: drapes, padres, parsed, rasped, spader, spared.