How many syllables in “vow”?
1
syllable in "vow"
vow
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Word details
Syllables
1
vow
Letters
3
v · o · w
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
v4
o1
w4
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About the word “vow”
The word “vow” contains 1 syllable, divided as vow. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vow" have?
"vow" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "vow" into syllables?
"vow" is divided into syllables as: vow.
What is the Scrabble score for "vow"?
The Scrabble score for "vow" is 9 points.
Using “vow” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "vow" 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, “vow” 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.