How many syllables in “short”?
syllable in "short"
Word details
Syllables
1
short
Letters
5
s · h · o · r · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “short”
The word “short” contains 1 syllable, divided as short. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "short" have?
"short" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "short" into syllables?
"short" is divided into syllables as: short.
What is the Scrabble score for "short"?
The Scrabble score for "short" is 8 points.
Using “short” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "short" 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, “short” 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 “short”
The letters in “short” can be rearranged to spell one other word: horst.