How many syllables in “than”?
syllable in "than"
Word details
Syllables
1
than
Letters
4
t · h · a · n
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “than”
The word “than” contains 1 syllable, divided as than. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "than" have?
"than" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "than" into syllables?
"than" is divided into syllables as: than.
What is the Scrabble score for "than"?
The Scrabble score for "than" is 7 points.
Using “than” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "than" 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, “than” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “than”
The letters in “than” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hant.