How many syllables in “sports”?
syllable in "sports"
Word details
Syllables
1
sports
Letters
6
s · p · o · r · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sports”
The word “sports” contains 1 syllable, divided as sports. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sports" have?
"sports" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sports" into syllables?
"sports" is divided into syllables as: sports.
What is the Scrabble score for "sports"?
The Scrabble score for "sports" is 8 points.
Using “sports” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sports" 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, “sports” 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 “sports”
The letters in “sports” can be rearranged to spell one other word: strops.