How many syllables in “tide”?
syllable in "tide"
Word details
Syllables
1
tide
Letters
4
t · i · d · e
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tide”
The word “tide” contains 1 syllable, divided as tide. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tide" have?
"tide" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tide" into syllables?
"tide" is divided into syllables as: tide.
What is the Scrabble score for "tide"?
The Scrabble score for "tide" is 5 points.
Using “tide” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tide" 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, “tide” is worth 5 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 “tide”
The letters in “tide” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: diet, dite, edit, tied.