How many syllables in “who”?
syllable in "who"
Word details
Syllables
1
who
Letters
3
w · h · o
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “who”
The word “who” contains 1 syllable, divided as who. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "who" have?
"who" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "who" into syllables?
"who" is divided into syllables as: who.
What is the Scrabble score for "who"?
The Scrabble score for "who" is 9 points.
Using “who” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "who" 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, “who” 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.
Anagrams of “who”
The letters in “who” can be rearranged to spell one other word: how.