How many syllables in “girth”?
syllable in "girth"
Word details
Syllables
1
girth
Letters
5
g · i · r · t · h
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “girth”
The word “girth” contains 1 syllable, divided as girth. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "girth" have?
"girth" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "girth" into syllables?
"girth" is divided into syllables as: girth.
What is the Scrabble score for "girth"?
The Scrabble score for "girth" is 9 points.
Using “girth” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "girth" 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, “girth” 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.
Anagrams of “girth”
The letters in “girth” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: grith, right.