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