How many syllables in “shirt”?
1
syllable in "shirt"
shirt
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Word details
Syllables
1
shirt
Letters
5
s · h · i · r · t
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
s1
h4
i1
r1
t1
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About the word “shirt”
The word “shirt” contains 1 syllable, divided as shirt. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shirt" have?
"shirt" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shirt" into syllables?
"shirt" is divided into syllables as: shirt.
What is the Scrabble score for "shirt"?
The Scrabble score for "shirt" is 8 points.
Using “shirt” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shirt" 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, “shirt” 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.