How many syllables in “song”?
syllable in "song"
Word details
Syllables
1
song
Letters
4
s · o · n · g
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “song”
The word “song” contains 1 syllable, divided as song. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "song" have?
"song" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "song" into syllables?
"song" is divided into syllables as: song.
What is the Scrabble score for "song"?
The Scrabble score for "song" is 5 points.
Using “song” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "song" 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, “song” is worth 5 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 “song”
The letters in “song” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: nogs, snog.