How many syllables in “durns”?
syllable in "durns"
Word details
Syllables
1
durns
Letters
5
d · u · r · n · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “durns”
The word “durns” contains 1 syllable, divided as durns. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "durns" have?
"durns" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "durns" into syllables?
"durns" is divided into syllables as: durns.
What is the Scrabble score for "durns"?
The Scrabble score for "durns" is 6 points.
Using “durns” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "durns" 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, “durns” is worth 6 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 “durns”
The letters in “durns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nurds.