How many syllables in “him”?
1
syllable in "him"
him
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Word details
Syllables
1
him
Letters
3
h · i · m
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
i1
m3
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About the word “him”
The word “him” contains 1 syllable, divided as him. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "him" have?
"him" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "him" into syllables?
"him" is divided into syllables as: him.
What is the Scrabble score for "him"?
The Scrabble score for "him" is 8 points.
Using “him” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "him" 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, “him” 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.