How many syllables in “street”?
syllable in "street"
Word details
Syllables
1
street
Letters
6
s · t · r · e · e · t
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “street”
The word “street” contains 1 syllable, divided as street. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "street" have?
"street" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "street" into syllables?
"street" is divided into syllables as: street.
What is the Scrabble score for "street"?
The Scrabble score for "street" is 6 points.
Using “street” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "street" 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, “street” is worth 6 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 “street”
The letters in “street” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: retest, setter, tester.