How many syllables in “us”?
1
syllable in "us"
us
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Word details
Syllables
1
us
Letters
2
u · s
Scrabble
2
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
u1
s1
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About the word “us”
The word “us” contains 1 syllable, divided as us. It has 2 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "us" have?
"us" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "us" into syllables?
"us" is divided into syllables as: us.
What is the Scrabble score for "us"?
The Scrabble score for "us" is 2 points.
Using “us” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "us" 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, “us” is worth 2 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.