How many syllables in “stung”?
syllable in "stung"
Word details
Syllables
1
stung
Letters
5
s · t · u · n · g
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “stung”
The word “stung” contains 1 syllable, divided as stung. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "stung" have?
"stung" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "stung" into syllables?
"stung" is divided into syllables as: stung.
What is the Scrabble score for "stung"?
The Scrabble score for "stung" is 6 points.
Using “stung” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "stung" 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, “stung” 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 “stung”
The letters in “stung” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tungs.