How many syllables in “thru”?
syllable in "thru"
Word details
Syllables
1
thru
Letters
4
t · h · r · u
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “thru”
The word “thru” contains 1 syllable, divided as thru. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thru" have?
"thru" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thru" into syllables?
"thru" is divided into syllables as: thru.
What is the Scrabble score for "thru"?
The Scrabble score for "thru" is 7 points.
Using “thru” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thru" 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, “thru” 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 “thru”
The letters in “thru” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hurt, ruth.