How many syllables in “con”?
1
syllable in "con"
con
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Word details
Syllables
1
con
Letters
3
c · o · n
Scrabble
5
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
c3
o1
n1
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About the word “con”
The word “con” contains 1 syllable, divided as con. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "con" have?
"con" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "con" into syllables?
"con" is divided into syllables as: con.
What is the Scrabble score for "con"?
The Scrabble score for "con" is 5 points.
Using “con” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "con" 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, “con” 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.