How many syllables in “thirst”?
1
syllable in "thirst"
thirst
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Word details
Syllables
1
thirst
Letters
6
t · h · i · r · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
h4
i1
r1
s1
t1
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About the word “thirst”
The word “thirst” contains 1 syllable, divided as thirst. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thirst" have?
"thirst" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thirst" into syllables?
"thirst" is divided into syllables as: thirst.
What is the Scrabble score for "thirst"?
The Scrabble score for "thirst" is 9 points.
Using “thirst” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thirst" 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, “thirst” 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.