How many syllables in “verb”?
1
syllable in "verb"
verb
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Word details
Syllables
1
verb
Letters
4
v · e · r · b
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
v4
e1
r1
b3
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About the word “verb”
The word “verb” contains 1 syllable, divided as verb. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "verb" have?
"verb" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "verb" into syllables?
"verb" is divided into syllables as: verb.
What is the Scrabble score for "verb"?
The Scrabble score for "verb" is 9 points.
Using “verb” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "verb" 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, “verb” is worth 9 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.