How many syllables in “tone”?
syllable in "tone"
Word details
Syllables
1
tone
Letters
4
t · o · n · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tone”
The word “tone” contains 1 syllable, divided as tone. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tone" have?
"tone" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tone" into syllables?
"tone" is divided into syllables as: tone.
What is the Scrabble score for "tone"?
The Scrabble score for "tone" is 4 points.
Using “tone” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tone" 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, “tone” is worth 4 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tone”
The letters in “tone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: note.