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