How many syllables in “thing”?
syllable in "thing"
Word details
Syllables
1
thing
Letters
5
t · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “thing”
The word “thing” contains 1 syllable, divided as thing. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thing" have?
"thing" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thing" into syllables?
"thing" is divided into syllables as: thing.
What is the Scrabble score for "thing"?
The Scrabble score for "thing" is 9 points.
Using “thing” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thing" 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, “thing” is worth 9 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 “thing”
The letters in “thing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: night.