How many syllables in “pith”?
1
syllable in "pith"
pith
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Word details
Syllables
1
pith
Letters
4
p · i · t · h
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
p3
i1
t1
h4
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About the word “pith”
The word “pith” contains 1 syllable, divided as pith. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pith" have?
"pith" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pith" into syllables?
"pith" is divided into syllables as: pith.
What is the Scrabble score for "pith"?
The Scrabble score for "pith" is 9 points.
Using “pith” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pith" 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, “pith” is worth 9 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.