How many syllables in “wost”?
syllable in "wost"
Word details
Syllables
1
wost
Letters
4
w · o · s · t
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “wost”
The word “wost” contains 1 syllable, divided as wost. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wost" have?
"wost" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wost" into syllables?
"wost" is divided into syllables as: wost.
What is the Scrabble score for "wost"?
The Scrabble score for "wost" is 7 points.
Using “wost” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wost" 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, “wost” 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 “wost”
The letters in “wost” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: stow, swot, tows, twos, wots.