How many syllables in “wrong”?
syllable in "wrong"
Word details
Syllables
1
wrong
Letters
5
w · r · o · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “wrong”
The word “wrong” contains 1 syllable, divided as wrong. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wrong" have?
"wrong" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wrong" into syllables?
"wrong" is divided into syllables as: wrong.
What is the Scrabble score for "wrong"?
The Scrabble score for "wrong" is 9 points.
Using “wrong” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wrong" 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, “wrong” 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.
Anagrams of “wrong”
The letters in “wrong” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grown.