How many syllables in “wast”?
syllable in "wast"
Word details
Syllables
1
wast
Letters
4
w · a · s · t
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “wast”
The word “wast” contains 1 syllable, divided as wast. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wast" have?
"wast" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wast" into syllables?
"wast" is divided into syllables as: wast.
What is the Scrabble score for "wast"?
The Scrabble score for "wast" is 7 points.
Using “wast” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wast" 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, “wast” 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 “wast”
The letters in “wast” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: staw, swat, taws, twas, wats.