How many syllables in “himself”?
syllables in "himself"
Word details
Syllables
2
him · self
Letters
7
h · i · m · s · e · l · f
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “himself”
The word “himself” contains 2 syllables, divided as him · self. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "himself" have?
"himself" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "himself" into syllables?
"himself" is divided into syllables as: him · self.
What is the Scrabble score for "himself"?
The Scrabble score for "himself" is 15 points.
Using “himself” in writing
Two-syllable words like "himself" (him · self) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “himself” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “himself”
The letters in “himself” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flemish.