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