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How many syllables in “show”?

1

syllable in "show"

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Word details

Syllables

1

show

Letters

4

s · h · o · w

Scrabble

10

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

s1
h4
o1
w4

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About the word “show

The word show contains 1 syllable, divided as show. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "show" have?

"show" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "show" into syllables?

"show" is divided into syllables as: show.

What is the Scrabble score for "show"?

The Scrabble score for "show" is 10 points.

Using “show” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "show" 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, show is worth 10 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 “show

The letters in show can be rearranged to spell one other word: hows.

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