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