How many syllables in “waste”?
syllable in "waste"
Word details
Syllables
1
waste
Letters
5
w · a · s · t · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “waste”
The word “waste” contains 1 syllable, divided as waste. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "waste" have?
"waste" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "waste" into syllables?
"waste" is divided into syllables as: waste.
What is the Scrabble score for "waste"?
The Scrabble score for "waste" is 8 points.
Using “waste” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "waste" 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, “waste” is worth 8 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.
Anagrams of “waste”
The letters in “waste” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: sweat, tawse, twaes.