How many syllables in “swell”?
syllable in "swell"
Word details
Syllables
1
swell
Letters
5
s · w · e · l · l
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “swell”
The word “swell” contains 1 syllable, divided as swell. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swell" have?
"swell" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "swell" into syllables?
"swell" is divided into syllables as: swell.
What is the Scrabble score for "swell"?
The Scrabble score for "swell" is 8 points.
Using “swell” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "swell" 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, “swell” 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 “swell”
The letters in “swell” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wells.