How many syllables in “his”?
1
syllable in "his"
his
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Word details
Syllables
1
his
Letters
3
h · i · s
Scrabble
6
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
i1
s1
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About the word “his”
The word “his” contains 1 syllable, divided as his. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "his" have?
"his" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "his" into syllables?
"his" is divided into syllables as: his.
What is the Scrabble score for "his"?
The Scrabble score for "his" is 6 points.
Using “his” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "his" 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, “his” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.