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How many syllables in “took”?

1

syllable in "took"

took
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Word details

Syllables

1

took

Letters

4

t · o · o · k

Scrabble

8

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

t1
o1
o1
k5

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About the word “took

The word took contains 1 syllable, divided as took. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "took" have?

"took" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "took" into syllables?

"took" is divided into syllables as: took.

What is the Scrabble score for "took"?

The Scrabble score for "took" is 8 points.

Using “took” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "took" 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, took 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 “took

The letters in took can be rearranged to spell one other word: koto.

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