How many syllables in “pow”?
syllable in "pow"
Word details
Syllables
1
pow
Letters
3
p · o · w
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “pow”
The word “pow” contains 1 syllable, divided as pow. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pow" have?
"pow" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pow" into syllables?
"pow" is divided into syllables as: pow.
What is the Scrabble score for "pow"?
The Scrabble score for "pow" is 8 points.
Using “pow” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pow" 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, “pow” is worth 8 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 “pow”
The letters in “pow” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wop.