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