How many syllables in “sown”?
syllable in "sown"
Word details
Syllables
1
sown
Letters
4
s · o · w · n
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sown”
The word “sown” contains 1 syllable, divided as sown. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sown" have?
"sown" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sown" into syllables?
"sown" is divided into syllables as: sown.
What is the Scrabble score for "sown"?
The Scrabble score for "sown" is 7 points.
Using “sown” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sown" 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, “sown” is worth 7 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 “sown”
The letters in “sown” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: nows, owns, snow, wons.