How many syllables in “room”?
syllable in "room"
Word details
Syllables
1
room
Letters
4
r · o · o · m
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “room”
The word “room” contains 1 syllable, divided as room. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "room" have?
"room" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "room" into syllables?
"room" is divided into syllables as: room.
What is the Scrabble score for "room"?
The Scrabble score for "room" is 6 points.
Using “room” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "room" 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, “room” 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.
Anagrams of “room”
The letters in “room” can be rearranged to spell one other word: moor.