How many syllables in “pours”?
syllable in "pours"
Word details
Syllables
1
pours
Letters
5
p · o · u · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “pours”
The word “pours” contains 1 syllable, divided as pours. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pours" have?
"pours" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pours" into syllables?
"pours" is divided into syllables as: pours.
What is the Scrabble score for "pours"?
The Scrabble score for "pours" is 7 points.
Using “pours” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pours" 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, “pours” 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 “pours”
The letters in “pours” can be rearranged to spell one other word: roups.