How many syllables in “thud”?
1
syllable in "thud"
thud
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Word details
Syllables
1
thud
Letters
4
t · h · u · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
h4
u1
d2
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About the word “thud”
The word “thud” contains 1 syllable, divided as thud. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thud" have?
"thud" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thud" into syllables?
"thud" is divided into syllables as: thud.
What is the Scrabble score for "thud"?
The Scrabble score for "thud" is 8 points.
Using “thud” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thud" 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, “thud” 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.