How many syllables in “plum”?
syllable in "plum"
Word details
Syllables
1
plum
Letters
4
p · l · u · m
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “plum”
The word “plum” contains 1 syllable, divided as plum. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "plum" have?
"plum" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "plum" into syllables?
"plum" is divided into syllables as: plum.
What is the Scrabble score for "plum"?
The Scrabble score for "plum" is 8 points.
Using “plum” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "plum" 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, “plum” is worth 8 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.
Anagrams of “plum”
The letters in “plum” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lump.