How many syllables in “our”?
1
syllable in "our"
our
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Word details
Syllables
1
our
Letters
3
o · u · r
Scrabble
3
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
o1
u1
r1
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About the word “our”
The word “our” contains 1 syllable, divided as our. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "our" have?
"our" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "our" into syllables?
"our" is divided into syllables as: our.
What is the Scrabble score for "our"?
The Scrabble score for "our" is 3 points.
Using “our” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "our" 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, “our” is worth 3 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.