How many syllables in “steal”?
syllable in "steal"
Word details
Syllables
1
steal
Letters
5
s · t · e · a · l
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “steal”
The word “steal” contains 1 syllable, divided as steal. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "steal" have?
"steal" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "steal" into syllables?
"steal" is divided into syllables as: steal.
What is the Scrabble score for "steal"?
The Scrabble score for "steal" is 5 points.
Using “steal” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "steal" 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, “steal” 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 “steal”
The letters in “steal” can be rearranged to spell 9 other words: least, setal, slate, stale, stela, taels, and 3 more.