How many syllables in “plow”?
1
syllable in "plow"
plow
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Word details
Syllables
1
plow
Letters
4
p · l · o · w
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
l1
o1
w4
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About the word “plow”
The word “plow” contains 1 syllable, divided as plow. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "plow" have?
"plow" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "plow" into syllables?
"plow" is divided into syllables as: plow.
What is the Scrabble score for "plow"?
The Scrabble score for "plow" is 9 points.
Using “plow” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "plow" 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, “plow” 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.