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