How many syllables in “hurt”?
syllable in "hurt"
Word details
Syllables
1
hurt
Letters
4
h · u · r · t
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “hurt”
The word “hurt” contains 1 syllable, divided as hurt. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hurt" have?
"hurt" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hurt" into syllables?
"hurt" is divided into syllables as: hurt.
What is the Scrabble score for "hurt"?
The Scrabble score for "hurt" is 7 points.
Using “hurt” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hurt" 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, “hurt” is worth 7 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 “hurt”
The letters in “hurt” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ruth, thru.