How many syllables in “dish”?
1
syllable in "dish"
dish
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Word details
Syllables
1
dish
Letters
4
d · i · s · h
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
d2
i1
s1
h4
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About the word “dish”
The word “dish” contains 1 syllable, divided as dish. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dish" have?
"dish" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "dish" into syllables?
"dish" is divided into syllables as: dish.
What is the Scrabble score for "dish"?
The Scrabble score for "dish" is 8 points.
Using “dish” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "dish" 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, “dish” 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.