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