How many syllables in “put”?
syllable in "put"
Word details
Syllables
1
put
Letters
3
p · u · t
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “put”
The word “put” contains 1 syllable, divided as put. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "put" have?
"put" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "put" into syllables?
"put" is divided into syllables as: put.
What is the Scrabble score for "put"?
The Scrabble score for "put" is 5 points.
Using “put” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "put" 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, “put” is worth 5 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 “put”
The letters in “put” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tup.