How many syllables in “news”?
syllable in "news"
Word details
Syllables
1
news
Letters
4
n · e · w · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “news”
The word “news” contains 1 syllable, divided as news. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "news" have?
"news" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "news" into syllables?
"news" is divided into syllables as: news.
What is the Scrabble score for "news"?
The Scrabble score for "news" is 7 points.
Using “news” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "news" 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, “news” 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 “news”
The letters in “news” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: sewn, wens.