How many syllables in “the”?
syllable in "the"
Word details
Syllables
1
the
Letters
3
t · h · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “the”
The word “the” contains 1 syllable, divided as the. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "the" have?
"the" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "the" into syllables?
"the" is divided into syllables as: the.
What is the Scrabble score for "the"?
The Scrabble score for "the" is 6 points.
Using “the” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "the" 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, “the” is worth 6 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 “the”
The letters in “the” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eth, het.