How many syllables in “wide”?
1
syllable in "wide"
wide
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Word details
Syllables
1
wide
Letters
4
w · i · d · e
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
w4
i1
d2
e1
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About the word “wide”
The word “wide” contains 1 syllable, divided as wide. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wide" have?
"wide" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wide" into syllables?
"wide" is divided into syllables as: wide.
What is the Scrabble score for "wide"?
The Scrabble score for "wide" is 8 points.
Using “wide” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wide" 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, “wide” 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.