How many syllables in “young”?
1
syllable in "young"
young
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Word details
Syllables
1
young
Letters
5
y · o · u · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
y4
o1
u1
n1
g2
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About the word “young”
The word “young” contains 1 syllable, divided as young. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "young" have?
"young" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "young" into syllables?
"young" is divided into syllables as: young.
What is the Scrabble score for "young"?
The Scrabble score for "young" is 9 points.
Using “young” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "young" 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, “young” 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.