How many syllables in “mourns”?
1
syllable in "mourns"
mourns
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Word details
Syllables
1
mourns
Letters
6
m · o · u · r · n · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
m3
o1
u1
r1
n1
s1
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About the word “mourns”
The word “mourns” contains 1 syllable, divided as mourns. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mourns" have?
"mourns" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "mourns" into syllables?
"mourns" is divided into syllables as: mourns.
What is the Scrabble score for "mourns"?
The Scrabble score for "mourns" is 8 points.
Using “mourns” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "mourns" 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, “mourns” is worth 8 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.