How many syllables in “south”?
syllable in "south"
Word details
Syllables
1
south
Letters
5
s · o · u · t · h
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “south”
The word “south” contains 1 syllable, divided as south. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "south" have?
"south" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "south" into syllables?
"south" is divided into syllables as: south.
What is the Scrabble score for "south"?
The Scrabble score for "south" is 8 points.
Using “south” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "south" 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, “south” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “south”
The letters in “south” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: shout, thous.