How many syllables in “wring”?
1
syllable in "wring"
wring
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Word details
Syllables
1
wring
Letters
5
w · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
w4
r1
i1
n1
g2
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About the word “wring”
The word “wring” contains 1 syllable, divided as wring. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wring" have?
"wring" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wring" into syllables?
"wring" is divided into syllables as: wring.
What is the Scrabble score for "wring"?
The Scrabble score for "wring" is 9 points.
Using “wring” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wring" 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, “wring” 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.