How many syllables in “point”?
syllable in "point"
Word details
Syllables
1
point
Letters
5
p · o · i · n · t
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “point”
The word “point” contains 1 syllable, divided as point. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "point" have?
"point" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "point" into syllables?
"point" is divided into syllables as: point.
What is the Scrabble score for "point"?
The Scrabble score for "point" is 7 points.
Using “point” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "point" 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, “point” is worth 7 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 “point”
The letters in “point” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: pinot, pinto, piton.