How many syllables in “pawn”?
1
syllable in "pawn"
pawn
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Word details
Syllables
1
pawn
Letters
4
p · a · w · n
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
a1
w4
n1
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About the word “pawn”
The word “pawn” contains 1 syllable, divided as pawn. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pawn" have?
"pawn" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pawn" into syllables?
"pawn" is divided into syllables as: pawn.
What is the Scrabble score for "pawn"?
The Scrabble score for "pawn" is 9 points.
Using “pawn” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pawn" 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, “pawn” 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.