How many syllables in “wing”?
1
syllable in "wing"
wing
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Word details
Syllables
1
wing
Letters
4
w · i · n · g
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
w4
i1
n1
g2
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About the word “wing”
The word “wing” contains 1 syllable, divided as wing. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wing" have?
"wing" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wing" into syllables?
"wing" is divided into syllables as: wing.
What is the Scrabble score for "wing"?
The Scrabble score for "wing" is 8 points.
Using “wing” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wing" 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, “wing” 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.