How many syllables in “team”?
syllable in "team"
Word details
Syllables
1
team
Letters
4
t · e · a · m
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “team”
The word “team” contains 1 syllable, divided as team. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "team" have?
"team" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "team" into syllables?
"team" is divided into syllables as: team.
What is the Scrabble score for "team"?
The Scrabble score for "team" is 6 points.
Using “team” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "team" 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, “team” 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 “team”
The letters in “team” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: mate, meat, meta, tame.