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How many syllables in “its”?

1

syllable in "its"

its
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Word details

Syllables

1

its

Letters

3

i · t · s

Scrabble

3

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

i1
t1
s1

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About the word “its

The word its contains 1 syllable, divided as its. It has 3 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "its" have?

"its" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "its" into syllables?

"its" is divided into syllables as: its.

What is the Scrabble score for "its"?

The Scrabble score for "its" is 3 points.

Using “its” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "its" 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, its is worth 3 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.

Anagrams of “its

The letters in its can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: sit, tis.

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