How many syllables in “swore”?
syllable in "swore"
Word details
Syllables
1
swore
Letters
5
s · w · o · r · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “swore”
The word “swore” contains 1 syllable, divided as swore. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swore" have?
"swore" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "swore" into syllables?
"swore" is divided into syllables as: swore.
What is the Scrabble score for "swore"?
The Scrabble score for "swore" is 8 points.
Using “swore” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "swore" 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, “swore” 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 “swore”
The letters in “swore” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: resow, serow, sower, worse.