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