How many syllables in “swoons”?
1
syllable in "swoons"
swoons
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Word details
Syllables
1
swoons
Letters
6
s · w · o · o · n · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
w4
o1
o1
n1
s1
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About the word “swoons”
The word “swoons” contains 1 syllable, divided as swoons. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swoons" have?
"swoons" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "swoons" into syllables?
"swoons" is divided into syllables as: swoons.
What is the Scrabble score for "swoons"?
The Scrabble score for "swoons" is 9 points.
Using “swoons” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "swoons" 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, “swoons” is worth 9 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.