How many syllables in “teams”?
syllable in "teams"
Word details
Syllables
1
teams
Letters
5
t · e · a · m · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “teams”
The word “teams” contains 1 syllable, divided as teams. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "teams" have?
"teams" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "teams" into syllables?
"teams" is divided into syllables as: teams.
What is the Scrabble score for "teams"?
The Scrabble score for "teams" is 7 points.
Using “teams” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "teams" 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, “teams” 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 “teams”
The letters in “teams” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: mates, meats, satem, steam, tames.