How many syllables in “moon”?
syllable in "moon"
Word details
Syllables
1
moon
Letters
4
m · o · o · n
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “moon”
The word “moon” contains 1 syllable, divided as moon. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "moon" have?
"moon" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "moon" into syllables?
"moon" is divided into syllables as: moon.
What is the Scrabble score for "moon"?
The Scrabble score for "moon" is 6 points.
Using “moon” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "moon" 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, “moon” 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 “moon”
The letters in “moon” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mono.