How many syllables in “stow”?
syllable in "stow"
Word details
Syllables
1
stow
Letters
4
s · t · o · w
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “stow”
The word “stow” contains 1 syllable, divided as stow. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stow" have?
"stow" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "stow" into syllables?
"stow" is divided into syllables as: stow.
What is the Scrabble score for "stow"?
The Scrabble score for "stow" is 7 points.
Using “stow” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "stow" 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, “stow” 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 “stow”
The letters in “stow” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: swot, tows, twos, wost, wots.