How many syllables in “tours”?
syllable in "tours"
Word details
Syllables
1
tours
Letters
5
t · o · u · r · s
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tours”
The word “tours” contains 1 syllable, divided as tours. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tours" have?
"tours" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tours" into syllables?
"tours" is divided into syllables as: tours.
What is the Scrabble score for "tours"?
The Scrabble score for "tours" is 5 points.
Using “tours” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tours" 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, “tours” 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 “tours”
The letters in “tours” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: roust, routs, stour, torus.