How many syllables in “shirts”?
1
syllable in "shirts"
shirts
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Word details
Syllables
1
shirts
Letters
6
s · h · i · r · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
s1
h4
i1
r1
t1
s1
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About the word “shirts”
The word “shirts” contains 1 syllable, divided as shirts. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shirts" have?
"shirts" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shirts" into syllables?
"shirts" is divided into syllables as: shirts.
What is the Scrabble score for "shirts"?
The Scrabble score for "shirts" is 9 points.
Using “shirts” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shirts" 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, “shirts” 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.