How many syllables in “poured”?
syllable in "poured"
Word details
Syllables
1
poured
Letters
6
p · o · u · r · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “poured”
The word “poured” contains 1 syllable, divided as poured. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "poured" have?
"poured" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "poured" into syllables?
"poured" is divided into syllables as: poured.
What is the Scrabble score for "poured"?
The Scrabble score for "poured" is 9 points.
Using “poured” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "poured" 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, “poured” 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.
Anagrams of “poured”
The letters in “poured” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rouped.