How many syllables in “trade”?
syllable in "trade"
Word details
Syllables
1
trade
Letters
5
t · r · a · d · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “trade”
The word “trade” contains 1 syllable, divided as trade. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trade" have?
"trade" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "trade" into syllables?
"trade" is divided into syllables as: trade.
What is the Scrabble score for "trade"?
The Scrabble score for "trade" is 6 points.
Using “trade” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "trade" 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, “trade” is worth 6 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 “trade”
The letters in “trade” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: dater, derat, rated, tared, tread.