How many syllables in “sou”?
1
syllable in "sou"
sou
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Word details
Syllables
1
sou
Letters
3
s · o · u
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
o1
u1
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About the word “sou”
The word “sou” contains 1 syllable, divided as sou. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sou" have?
"sou" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sou" into syllables?
"sou" is divided into syllables as: sou.
What is the Scrabble score for "sou"?
The Scrabble score for "sou" is 3 points.
Using “sou” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sou" 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, “sou” 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.