How many syllables in “yield”?
1
syllable in "yield"
yield
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Word details
Syllables
1
yield
Letters
5
y · i · e · l · d
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
y4
i1
e1
l1
d2
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About the word “yield”
The word “yield” contains 1 syllable, divided as yield. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yield" have?
"yield" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "yield" into syllables?
"yield" is divided into syllables as: yield.
What is the Scrabble score for "yield"?
The Scrabble score for "yield" is 9 points.
Using “yield” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "yield" 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, “yield” 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.