How many syllables in “spoon”?
syllable in "spoon"
Word details
Syllables
1
spoon
Letters
5
s · p · o · o · n
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “spoon”
The word “spoon” contains 1 syllable, divided as spoon. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spoon" have?
"spoon" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spoon" into syllables?
"spoon" is divided into syllables as: spoon.
What is the Scrabble score for "spoon"?
The Scrabble score for "spoon" is 7 points.
Using “spoon” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spoon" 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, “spoon” 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 “spoon”
The letters in “spoon” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: poons, snoop.