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