How many syllables in “spurns”?
1
syllable in "spurns"
spurns
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Word details
Syllables
1
spurns
Letters
6
s · p · u · r · n · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
p3
u1
r1
n1
s1
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About the word “spurns”
The word “spurns” contains 1 syllable, divided as spurns. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spurns" have?
"spurns" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spurns" into syllables?
"spurns" is divided into syllables as: spurns.
What is the Scrabble score for "spurns"?
The Scrabble score for "spurns" is 8 points.
Using “spurns” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spurns" 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, “spurns” 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.