How many syllables in “vault”?
1
syllable in "vault"
vault
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Word details
Syllables
1
vault
Letters
5
v · a · u · l · t
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
v4
a1
u1
l1
t1
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About the word “vault”
The word “vault” contains 1 syllable, divided as vault. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vault" have?
"vault" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "vault" into syllables?
"vault" is divided into syllables as: vault.
What is the Scrabble score for "vault"?
The Scrabble score for "vault" is 8 points.
Using “vault” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "vault" 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, “vault” is worth 8 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.