How many syllables in “does”?
syllable in "does"
Word details
Syllables
1
does
Letters
4
d · o · e · s
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “does”
The word “does” contains 1 syllable, divided as does. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "does" have?
"does" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "does" into syllables?
"does" is divided into syllables as: does.
What is the Scrabble score for "does"?
The Scrabble score for "does" is 5 points.
Using “does” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "does" 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, “does” 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 “does”
The letters in “does” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dose, odes.