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How many syllables in “pull”?

1

syllable in "pull"

pull
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Word details

Syllables

1

pull

Letters

4

p · u · l · l

Scrabble

6

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

p3
u1
l1
l1

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About the word “pull

The word pull contains 1 syllable, divided as pull. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pull" have?

"pull" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "pull" into syllables?

"pull" is divided into syllables as: pull.

What is the Scrabble score for "pull"?

The Scrabble score for "pull" is 6 points.

Using “pull” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "pull" 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, pull 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.

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