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How many syllables in “most”?

1

syllable in "most"

most
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Word details

Syllables

1

most

Letters

4

m · o · s · t

Scrabble

6

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
s1
t1

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About the word “most

The word most contains 1 syllable, divided as most. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "most" have?

"most" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "most" into syllables?

"most" is divided into syllables as: most.

What is the Scrabble score for "most"?

The Scrabble score for "most" is 6 points.

Using “most” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "most" 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, most 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 “most

The letters in most can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: mots, toms.

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