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