How many syllables in “ours”?
syllable in "ours"
Word details
Syllables
1
ours
Letters
4
o · u · r · s
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ours”
The word “ours” contains 1 syllable, divided as ours. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ours" have?
"ours" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ours" into syllables?
"ours" is divided into syllables as: ours.
What is the Scrabble score for "ours"?
The Scrabble score for "ours" is 4 points.
Using “ours” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ours" 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, “ours” is worth 4 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 “ours”
The letters in “ours” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sour.