How many syllables in “but”?
syllable in "but"
Word details
Syllables
1
but
Letters
3
b · u · t
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “but”
The word “but” contains 1 syllable, divided as but. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "but" have?
"but" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "but" into syllables?
"but" is divided into syllables as: but.
What is the Scrabble score for "but"?
The Scrabble score for "but" is 5 points.
Using “but” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "but" 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, “but” is worth 5 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 “but”
The letters in “but” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tub.