How many syllables in “thong”?
1
syllable in "thong"
thong
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Word details
Syllables
1
thong
Letters
5
t · h · o · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
t1
h4
o1
n1
g2
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About the word “thong”
The word “thong” contains 1 syllable, divided as thong. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thong" have?
"thong" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thong" into syllables?
"thong" is divided into syllables as: thong.
What is the Scrabble score for "thong"?
The Scrabble score for "thong" is 9 points.
Using “thong” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thong" 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, “thong” 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.