How many syllables in “art”?
syllable in "art"
Word details
Syllables
1
art
Letters
3
a · r · t
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “art”
The word “art” contains 1 syllable, divided as art. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "art" have?
"art" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "art" into syllables?
"art" is divided into syllables as: art.
What is the Scrabble score for "art"?
The Scrabble score for "art" is 3 points.
Using “art” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "art" 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, “art” is worth 3 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 “art”
The letters in “art” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rat, tar.