How many syllables in “poor”?
syllable in "poor"
Word details
Syllables
1
poor
Letters
4
p · o · o · r
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “poor”
The word “poor” contains 1 syllable, divided as poor. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "poor" have?
"poor" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "poor" into syllables?
"poor" is divided into syllables as: poor.
What is the Scrabble score for "poor"?
The Scrabble score for "poor" is 6 points.
Using “poor” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "poor" 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, “poor” is worth 6 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.