How many syllables in “worse”?
syllable in "worse"
Word details
Syllables
1
worse
Letters
5
w · o · r · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “worse”
The word “worse” contains 1 syllable, divided as worse. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "worse" have?
"worse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "worse" into syllables?
"worse" is divided into syllables as: worse.
What is the Scrabble score for "worse"?
The Scrabble score for "worse" is 8 points.
Using “worse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "worse" 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, “worse” 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.
Anagrams of “worse”
The letters in “worse” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: resow, serow, sower, swore.