How many syllables in “sung”?
syllable in "sung"
Word details
Syllables
1
sung
Letters
4
s · u · n · g
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “sung”
The word “sung” contains 1 syllable, divided as sung. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sung" have?
"sung" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sung" into syllables?
"sung" is divided into syllables as: sung.
What is the Scrabble score for "sung"?
The Scrabble score for "sung" is 5 points.
Using “sung” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sung" 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, “sung” 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 “sung”
The letters in “sung” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: gnus, guns, snug.