How many syllables in “post”?
syllable in "post"
Word details
Syllables
1
post
Letters
4
p · o · s · t
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “post”
The word “post” contains 1 syllable, divided as post. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "post" have?
"post" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "post" into syllables?
"post" is divided into syllables as: post.
What is the Scrabble score for "post"?
The Scrabble score for "post" is 6 points.
Using “post” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "post" 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, “post” 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.
Anagrams of “post”
The letters in “post” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: opts, pots, spot, stop, tops.