How many syllables in “woods”?
1
syllable in "woods"
woods
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Word details
Syllables
1
woods
Letters
5
w · o · o · d · s
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
w4
o1
o1
d2
s1
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About the word “woods”
The word “woods” contains 1 syllable, divided as woods. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woods" have?
"woods" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "woods" into syllables?
"woods" is divided into syllables as: woods.
What is the Scrabble score for "woods"?
The Scrabble score for "woods" is 9 points.
Using “woods” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "woods" 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, “woods” 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.