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