How many syllables in “midst”?
1
syllable in "midst"
midst
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Word details
Syllables
1
midst
Letters
5
m · i · d · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
m3
i1
d2
s1
t1
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About the word “midst”
The word “midst” contains 1 syllable, divided as midst. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "midst" have?
"midst" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "midst" into syllables?
"midst" is divided into syllables as: midst.
What is the Scrabble score for "midst"?
The Scrabble score for "midst" is 8 points.
Using “midst” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "midst" 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, “midst” 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.