How many syllables in “rent”?
syllable in "rent"
Word details
Syllables
1
rent
Letters
4
r · e · n · t
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “rent”
The word “rent” contains 1 syllable, divided as rent. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rent" have?
"rent" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "rent" into syllables?
"rent" is divided into syllables as: rent.
What is the Scrabble score for "rent"?
The Scrabble score for "rent" is 4 points.
Using “rent” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "rent" 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, “rent” is worth 4 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 “rent”
The letters in “rent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tern.