How many syllables in “staid”?
syllable in "staid"
Word details
Syllables
1
staid
Letters
5
s · t · a · i · d
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “staid”
The word “staid” contains 1 syllable, divided as staid. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "staid" have?
"staid" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "staid" into syllables?
"staid" is divided into syllables as: staid.
What is the Scrabble score for "staid"?
The Scrabble score for "staid" is 6 points.
Using “staid” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "staid" 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, “staid” 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 “staid”
The letters in “staid” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: adits, ditas, tsadi.