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