How many syllables in “ought”?
syllable in "ought"
Word details
Syllables
1
ought
Letters
5
o · u · g · h · t
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ought”
The word “ought” contains 1 syllable, divided as ought. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ought" have?
"ought" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ought" into syllables?
"ought" is divided into syllables as: ought.
What is the Scrabble score for "ought"?
The Scrabble score for "ought" is 9 points.
Using “ought” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ought" 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, “ought” is worth 9 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 “ought”
The letters in “ought” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tough.