How many syllables in “past”?
syllable in "past"
Word details
Syllables
1
past
Letters
4
p · a · s · t
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “past”
The word “past” contains 1 syllable, divided as past. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "past" have?
"past" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "past" into syllables?
"past" is divided into syllables as: past.
What is the Scrabble score for "past"?
The Scrabble score for "past" is 6 points.
Using “past” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "past" 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, “past” 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 “past”
The letters in “past” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: pats, spat, taps.