How many syllables in “north”?
syllable in "north"
Word details
Syllables
1
north
Letters
5
n · o · r · t · h
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “north”
The word “north” contains 1 syllable, divided as north. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "north" have?
"north" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "north" into syllables?
"north" is divided into syllables as: north.
What is the Scrabble score for "north"?
The Scrabble score for "north" is 8 points.
Using “north” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "north" 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, “north” 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.
Anagrams of “north”
The letters in “north” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thorn.