How many syllables in “this”?
syllable in "this"
Word details
Syllables
1
this
Letters
4
t · h · i · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “this”
The word “this” contains 1 syllable, divided as this. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "this" have?
"this" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "this" into syllables?
"this" is divided into syllables as: this.
What is the Scrabble score for "this"?
The Scrabble score for "this" is 7 points.
Using “this” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "this" 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, “this” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “this”
The letters in “this” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: hist, hits, shit, sith.