How many syllables in “earth”?
syllable in "earth"
Word details
Syllables
1
earth
Letters
5
e · a · r · t · h
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “earth”
The word “earth” contains 1 syllable, divided as earth. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "earth" have?
"earth" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "earth" into syllables?
"earth" is divided into syllables as: earth.
What is the Scrabble score for "earth"?
The Scrabble score for "earth" is 8 points.
Using “earth” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "earth" 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, “earth” 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 “earth”
The letters in “earth” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: hater, heart, rathe.