How many syllables in “wars”?
syllable in "wars"
Word details
Syllables
1
wars
Letters
4
w · a · r · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “wars”
The word “wars” contains 1 syllable, divided as wars. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wars" have?
"wars" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wars" into syllables?
"wars" is divided into syllables as: wars.
What is the Scrabble score for "wars"?
The Scrabble score for "wars" is 7 points.
Using “wars” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wars" 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, “wars” is worth 7 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 “wars”
The letters in “wars” can be rearranged to spell one other word: raws.