How many syllables in “crew”?
1
syllable in "crew"
crew
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Word details
Syllables
1
crew
Letters
4
c · r · e · w
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
c3
r1
e1
w4
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About the word “crew”
The word “crew” contains 1 syllable, divided as crew. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crew" have?
"crew" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "crew" into syllables?
"crew" is divided into syllables as: crew.
What is the Scrabble score for "crew"?
The Scrabble score for "crew" is 9 points.
Using “crew” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "crew" 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, “crew” 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.