How many syllables in “strays”?
syllable in "strays"
Word details
Syllables
1
strays
Letters
6
s · t · r · a · y · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “strays”
The word “strays” contains 1 syllable, divided as strays. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "strays" have?
"strays" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "strays" into syllables?
"strays" is divided into syllables as: strays.
What is the Scrabble score for "strays"?
The Scrabble score for "strays" is 9 points.
Using “strays” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "strays" 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, “strays” 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 “strays”
The letters in “strays” can be rearranged to spell one other word: satyrs.