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How many syllables in “that”?

1

syllable in "that"

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Word details

Syllables

1

that

Letters

4

t · h · a · t

Scrabble

7

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
a1
t1

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About the word “that

The word that contains 1 syllable, divided as that. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "that" have?

"that" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "that" into syllables?

"that" is divided into syllables as: that.

What is the Scrabble score for "that"?

The Scrabble score for "that" is 7 points.

Using “that” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "that" 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, that 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.

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