How many syllables in “shone”?
syllable in "shone"
Word details
Syllables
1
shone
Letters
5
s · h · o · n · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “shone”
The word “shone” contains 1 syllable, divided as shone. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shone" have?
"shone" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shone" into syllables?
"shone" is divided into syllables as: shone.
What is the Scrabble score for "shone"?
The Scrabble score for "shone" is 8 points.
Using “shone” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shone" 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, “shone” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “shone”
The letters in “shone” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hones, hosen.