How many syllables in “urn”?
syllable in "urn"
Word details
Syllables
1
urn
Letters
3
u · r · n
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “urn”
The word “urn” contains 1 syllable, divided as urn. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "urn" have?
"urn" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "urn" into syllables?
"urn" is divided into syllables as: urn.
What is the Scrabble score for "urn"?
The Scrabble score for "urn" is 3 points.
Using “urn” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "urn" 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, “urn” is worth 3 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 “urn”
The letters in “urn” can be rearranged to spell one other word: run.