How many syllables in “blew”?
1
syllable in "blew"
blew
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Word details
Syllables
1
blew
Letters
4
b · l · e · w
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
b3
l1
e1
w4
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About the word “blew”
The word “blew” contains 1 syllable, divided as blew. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blew" have?
"blew" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "blew" into syllables?
"blew" is divided into syllables as: blew.
What is the Scrabble score for "blew"?
The Scrabble score for "blew" is 9 points.
Using “blew” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "blew" 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, “blew” 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.