How many syllables in “doubt”?
1
syllable in "doubt"
doubt
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Word details
Syllables
1
doubt
Letters
5
d · o · u · b · t
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
o1
u1
b3
t1
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About the word “doubt”
The word “doubt” contains 1 syllable, divided as doubt. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doubt" have?
"doubt" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "doubt" into syllables?
"doubt" is divided into syllables as: doubt.
What is the Scrabble score for "doubt"?
The Scrabble score for "doubt" is 8 points.
Using “doubt” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "doubt" 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, “doubt” is worth 8 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.