How many syllables in “sigh”?
syllable in "sigh"
Word details
Syllables
1
sigh
Letters
4
s · i · g · h
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sigh”
The word “sigh” contains 1 syllable, divided as sigh. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sigh" have?
"sigh" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sigh" into syllables?
"sigh" is divided into syllables as: sigh.
What is the Scrabble score for "sigh"?
The Scrabble score for "sigh" is 8 points.
Using “sigh” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sigh" 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, “sigh” 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.
Anagrams of “sigh”
The letters in “sigh” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ghis.