How many syllables in “waned”?
syllable in "waned"
Word details
Syllables
1
waned
Letters
5
w · a · n · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “waned”
The word “waned” contains 1 syllable, divided as waned. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "waned" have?
"waned" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "waned" into syllables?
"waned" is divided into syllables as: waned.
What is the Scrabble score for "waned"?
The Scrabble score for "waned" is 9 points.
Using “waned” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "waned" 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, “waned” is worth 9 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.
Anagrams of “waned”
The letters in “waned” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: awned, dawen, dewan.