How many syllables in “eight”?
1
syllable in "eight"
eight
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Word details
Syllables
1
eight
Letters
5
e · i · g · h · t
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
e1
i1
g2
h4
t1
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About the word “eight”
The word “eight” contains 1 syllable, divided as eight. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eight" have?
"eight" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "eight" into syllables?
"eight" is divided into syllables as: eight.
What is the Scrabble score for "eight"?
The Scrabble score for "eight" is 9 points.
Using “eight” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "eight" 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, “eight” 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.