How many syllables in “chi”?
syllable in "chi"
Word details
Syllables
1
chi
Letters
3
c · h · i
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “chi”
The word “chi” contains 1 syllable, divided as chi. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chi" have?
"chi" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "chi" into syllables?
"chi" is divided into syllables as: chi.
What is the Scrabble score for "chi"?
The Scrabble score for "chi" is 8 points.
Using “chi” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "chi" 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, “chi” 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 “chi”
The letters in “chi” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hic, ich.