How many syllables in “chia”?
1
syllable in "chia"
chia
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Word details
Syllables
1
chia
Letters
4
c · h · i · a
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
h4
i1
a1
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About the word “chia”
The word “chia” contains 1 syllable, divided as chia. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chia" have?
"chia" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "chia" into syllables?
"chia" is divided into syllables as: chia.
What is the Scrabble score for "chia"?
The Scrabble score for "chia" is 9 points.
Using “chia” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "chia" 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, “chia” 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.