How many syllables in “plume”?
1
syllable in "plume"
plume
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Word details
Syllables
1
plume
Letters
5
p · l · u · m · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
l1
u1
m3
e1
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About the word “plume”
The word “plume” contains 1 syllable, divided as plume. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "plume" have?
"plume" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "plume" into syllables?
"plume" is divided into syllables as: plume.
What is the Scrabble score for "plume"?
The Scrabble score for "plume" is 9 points.
Using “plume” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "plume" 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, “plume” 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.