How many syllables in “arch”?
syllable in "arch"
Word details
Syllables
1
arch
Letters
4
a · r · c · h
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “arch”
The word “arch” contains 1 syllable, divided as arch. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arch" have?
"arch" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "arch" into syllables?
"arch" is divided into syllables as: arch.
What is the Scrabble score for "arch"?
The Scrabble score for "arch" is 9 points.
Using “arch” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "arch" 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, “arch” 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 “arch”
The letters in “arch” can be rearranged to spell one other word: char.