How many syllables in “was”?
syllable in "was"
Word details
Syllables
1
was
Letters
3
w · a · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “was”
The word “was” contains 1 syllable, divided as was. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "was" have?
"was" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "was" into syllables?
"was" is divided into syllables as: was.
What is the Scrabble score for "was"?
The Scrabble score for "was" is 6 points.
Using “was” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "was" 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, “was” is worth 6 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 “was”
The letters in “was” can be rearranged to spell one other word: saw.