How many syllables in “sort”?
syllable in "sort"
Word details
Syllables
1
sort
Letters
4
s · o · r · t
Scrabble
4
points
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About the word “sort”
The word “sort” contains 1 syllable, divided as sort. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sort" have?
"sort" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sort" into syllables?
"sort" is divided into syllables as: sort.
What is the Scrabble score for "sort"?
The Scrabble score for "sort" is 4 points.
Using “sort” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sort" 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, “sort” is worth 4 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 “sort”
The letters in “sort” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: orts, rots, tors.