How many syllables in “tempt”?
1
syllable in "tempt"
tempt
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Word details
Syllables
1
tempt
Letters
5
t · e · m · p · t
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
e1
m3
p3
t1
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About the word “tempt”
The word “tempt” contains 1 syllable, divided as tempt. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tempt" have?
"tempt" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tempt" into syllables?
"tempt" is divided into syllables as: tempt.
What is the Scrabble score for "tempt"?
The Scrabble score for "tempt" is 9 points.
Using “tempt” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tempt" 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, “tempt” 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.