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