How many syllables in “son”?
syllable in "son"
Word details
Syllables
1
son
Letters
3
s · o · n
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “son”
The word “son” contains 1 syllable, divided as son. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "son" have?
"son" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "son" into syllables?
"son" is divided into syllables as: son.
What is the Scrabble score for "son"?
The Scrabble score for "son" is 3 points.
Using “son” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "son" 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, “son” is worth 3 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 “son”
The letters in “son” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: nos, ons.