How many syllables in “its”?
syllable in "its"
Word details
Syllables
1
its
Letters
3
i · t · s
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
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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.