How many syllables in “tonne”?
syllable in "tonne"
Word details
Syllables
1
tonne
Letters
5
t · o · n · n · e
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tonne”
The word “tonne” contains 1 syllable, divided as tonne. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tonne" have?
"tonne" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tonne" into syllables?
"tonne" is divided into syllables as: tonne.
What is the Scrabble score for "tonne"?
The Scrabble score for "tonne" is 5 points.
Using “tonne” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tonne" 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, “tonne” is worth 5 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 “tonne”
The letters in “tonne” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: nonet, tenon.