How many syllables in “thous”?
syllable in "thous"
Word details
Syllables
1
thous
Letters
5
t · h · o · u · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “thous”
The word “thous” contains 1 syllable, divided as thous. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thous" have?
"thous" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thous" into syllables?
"thous" is divided into syllables as: thous.
What is the Scrabble score for "thous"?
The Scrabble score for "thous" is 8 points.
Using “thous” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thous" 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, “thous” is worth 8 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 “thous”
The letters in “thous” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: shout, south.