How many syllables in “their”?
syllable in "their"
Word details
Syllables
1
their
Letters
5
t · h · e · i · r
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “their”
The word “their” contains 1 syllable, divided as their. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "their" have?
"their" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "their" into syllables?
"their" is divided into syllables as: their.
What is the Scrabble score for "their"?
The Scrabble score for "their" is 8 points.
Using “their” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "their" 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, “their” 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 “their”
The letters in “their” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ither.