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