How many syllables in “stride”?
syllable in "stride"
Word details
Syllables
1
stride
Letters
6
s · t · r · i · d · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “stride”
The word “stride” contains 1 syllable, divided as stride. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stride" have?
"stride" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "stride" into syllables?
"stride" is divided into syllables as: stride.
What is the Scrabble score for "stride"?
The Scrabble score for "stride" is 7 points.
Using “stride” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "stride" 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, “stride” is worth 7 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 “stride”
The letters in “stride” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: direst, driest.