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