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