How many syllables in “swum”?
1
syllable in "swum"
swum
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Word details
Syllables
1
swum
Letters
4
s · w · u · m
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
w4
u1
m3
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About the word “swum”
The word “swum” contains 1 syllable, divided as swum. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swum" have?
"swum" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "swum" into syllables?
"swum" is divided into syllables as: swum.
What is the Scrabble score for "swum"?
The Scrabble score for "swum" is 9 points.
Using “swum” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "swum" 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, “swum” 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.