How many syllables in “swung”?
1
syllable in "swung"
swung
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Word details
Syllables
1
swung
Letters
5
s · w · u · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
w4
u1
n1
g2
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About the word “swung”
The word “swung” contains 1 syllable, divided as swung. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "swung" have?
"swung" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "swung" into syllables?
"swung" is divided into syllables as: swung.
What is the Scrabble score for "swung"?
The Scrabble score for "swung" is 9 points.
Using “swung” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "swung" 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, “swung” 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.