How many syllables in “yea”?
syllable in "yea"
Word details
Syllables
1
yea
Letters
3
y · e · a
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “yea”
The word “yea” contains 1 syllable, divided as yea. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yea" have?
"yea" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "yea" into syllables?
"yea" is divided into syllables as: yea.
What is the Scrabble score for "yea"?
The Scrabble score for "yea" is 6 points.
Using “yea” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "yea" 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, “yea” 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 “yea”
The letters in “yea” can be rearranged to spell one other word: aye.