How many syllables in “sweat”?
syllable in "sweat"
Word details
Syllables
1
sweat
Letters
5
s · w · e · a · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sweat”
The word “sweat” contains 1 syllable, divided as sweat. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sweat" have?
"sweat" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sweat" into syllables?
"sweat" is divided into syllables as: sweat.
What is the Scrabble score for "sweat"?
The Scrabble score for "sweat" is 8 points.
Using “sweat” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sweat" 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, “sweat” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “sweat”
The letters in “sweat” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: tawse, twaes, waste.