How many syllables in “there”?
syllable in "there"
Word details
Syllables
1
there
Letters
5
t · h · e · r · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “there”
The word “there” contains 1 syllable, divided as there. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "there" have?
"there" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "there" into syllables?
"there" is divided into syllables as: there.
What is the Scrabble score for "there"?
The Scrabble score for "there" is 8 points.
Using “there” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "there" 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, “there” 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 “there”
The letters in “there” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ether, three.