How many syllables in “sower”?
syllables in "sower"
Word details
Syllables
2
so · wer
Letters
5
s · o · w · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “sower”
The word “sower” contains 2 syllables, divided as so · wer. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sower" have?
"sower" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sower" into syllables?
"sower" is divided into syllables as: so · wer.
What is the Scrabble score for "sower"?
The Scrabble score for "sower" is 8 points.
Using “sower” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sower" (so · wer) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sower” 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 “sower”
The letters in “sower” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: resow, serow, swore, worse.