How many syllables in “stour”?
syllable in "stour"
Word details
Syllables
1
stour
Letters
5
s · t · o · u · r
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “stour”
The word “stour” contains 1 syllable, divided as stour. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stour" have?
"stour" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "stour" into syllables?
"stour" is divided into syllables as: stour.
What is the Scrabble score for "stour"?
The Scrabble score for "stour" is 5 points.
Using “stour” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "stour" 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, “stour” 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 “stour”
The letters in “stour” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: roust, routs, torus, tours.