How many syllables in “open”?
syllables in "open"
Word details
Syllables
2
o · pen
Letters
4
o · p · e · n
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “open”
The word “open” contains 2 syllables, divided as o · pen. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "open" have?
"open" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "open" into syllables?
"open" is divided into syllables as: o · pen.
What is the Scrabble score for "open"?
The Scrabble score for "open" is 6 points.
Using “open” in writing
Two-syllable words like "open" (o · pen) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “open” 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 “open”
The letters in “open” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: nope, peon, pone.