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