How many syllables in “sham”?
syllable in "sham"
Word details
Syllables
1
sham
Letters
4
s · h · a · m
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sham”
The word “sham” contains 1 syllable, divided as sham. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sham" have?
"sham" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sham" into syllables?
"sham" is divided into syllables as: sham.
What is the Scrabble score for "sham"?
The Scrabble score for "sham" is 9 points.
Using “sham” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sham" 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, “sham” 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.
Anagrams of “sham”
The letters in “sham” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hams, mash.