How many syllables in “soup”?
syllable in "soup"
Word details
Syllables
1
soup
Letters
4
s · o · u · p
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “soup”
The word “soup” contains 1 syllable, divided as soup. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "soup" have?
"soup" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "soup" into syllables?
"soup" is divided into syllables as: soup.
What is the Scrabble score for "soup"?
The Scrabble score for "soup" is 6 points.
Using “soup” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "soup" 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, “soup” 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 “soup”
The letters in “soup” can be rearranged to spell one other word: opus.