How many syllables in “few”?
1
syllable in "few"
few
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Word details
Syllables
1
few
Letters
3
f · e · w
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
f4
e1
w4
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About the word “few”
The word “few” contains 1 syllable, divided as few. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "few" have?
"few" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "few" into syllables?
"few" is divided into syllables as: few.
What is the Scrabble score for "few"?
The Scrabble score for "few" is 9 points.
Using “few” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "few" 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, “few” is worth 9 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.