How many syllables in “spew”?
syllable in "spew"
Word details
Syllables
1
spew
Letters
4
s · p · e · w
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spew”
The word “spew” contains 1 syllable, divided as spew. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spew" have?
"spew" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spew" into syllables?
"spew" is divided into syllables as: spew.
What is the Scrabble score for "spew"?
The Scrabble score for "spew" is 9 points.
Using “spew” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spew" 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, “spew” is worth 9 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 “spew”
The letters in “spew” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pews.