How many syllables in “woes”?
syllable in "woes"
Word details
Syllables
1
woes
Letters
4
w · o · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “woes”
The word “woes” contains 1 syllable, divided as woes. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woes" have?
"woes" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "woes" into syllables?
"woes" is divided into syllables as: woes.
What is the Scrabble score for "woes"?
The Scrabble score for "woes" is 7 points.
Using “woes” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "woes" 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, “woes” 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 “woes”
The letters in “woes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: owes, owse.