How many syllables in “due”?
1
syllable in "due"
due
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Word details
Syllables
1
due
Letters
3
d · u · e
Scrabble
4
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
u1
e1
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About the word “due”
The word “due” contains 1 syllable, divided as due. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "due" have?
"due" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "due" into syllables?
"due" is divided into syllables as: due.
What is the Scrabble score for "due"?
The Scrabble score for "due" is 4 points.
Using “due” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "due" 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, “due” is worth 4 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.