How many syllables in “wage”?
1
syllable in "wage"
wage
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Word details
Syllables
1
wage
Letters
4
w · a · g · e
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
w4
a1
g2
e1
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About the word “wage”
The word “wage” contains 1 syllable, divided as wage. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wage" have?
"wage" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wage" into syllables?
"wage" is divided into syllables as: wage.
What is the Scrabble score for "wage"?
The Scrabble score for "wage" is 8 points.
Using “wage” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wage" 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, “wage” 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.