How many syllables in “thorny”?
syllables in "thorny"
Word details
Syllables
2
thor · ny
Letters
6
t · h · o · r · n · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “thorny”
The word “thorny” contains 2 syllables, divided as thor · ny. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thorny" have?
"thorny" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "thorny" into syllables?
"thorny" is divided into syllables as: thor · ny.
What is the Scrabble score for "thorny"?
The Scrabble score for "thorny" is 12 points.
Using “thorny” in writing
Two-syllable words like "thorny" (thor · ny) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “thorny” is worth 12 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 “thorny”
The letters in “thorny” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rhyton.