How many syllables in “wry”?
1
syllable in "wry"
wry
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Word details
Syllables
1
wry
Letters
3
w · r · y
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
w4
r1
y4
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About the word “wry”
The word “wry” contains 1 syllable, divided as wry. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wry" have?
"wry" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "wry" into syllables?
"wry" is divided into syllables as: wry.
What is the Scrabble score for "wry"?
The Scrabble score for "wry" is 9 points.
Using “wry” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "wry" 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, “wry” 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.