How many syllables in “sound”?
syllable in "sound"
Word details
Syllables
1
sound
Letters
5
s · o · u · n · d
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sound”
The word “sound” contains 1 syllable, divided as sound. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sound" have?
"sound" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sound" into syllables?
"sound" is divided into syllables as: sound.
What is the Scrabble score for "sound"?
The Scrabble score for "sound" is 6 points.
Using “sound” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sound" 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, “sound” is worth 6 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 “sound”
The letters in “sound” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nodus.