How many syllables in “snow”?
syllable in "snow"
Word details
Syllables
1
snow
Letters
4
s · n · o · w
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “snow”
The word “snow” contains 1 syllable, divided as snow. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "snow" have?
"snow" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "snow" into syllables?
"snow" is divided into syllables as: snow.
What is the Scrabble score for "snow"?
The Scrabble score for "snow" is 7 points.
Using “snow” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "snow" 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, “snow” is worth 7 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 “snow”
The letters in “snow” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: nows, owns, sown, wons.