How many syllables in “thug”?
1
syllable in "thug"
thug
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Word details
Syllables
1
thug
Letters
4
t · h · u · g
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
h4
u1
g2
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About the word “thug”
The word “thug” contains 1 syllable, divided as thug. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thug" have?
"thug" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thug" into syllables?
"thug" is divided into syllables as: thug.
What is the Scrabble score for "thug"?
The Scrabble score for "thug" is 8 points.
Using “thug” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thug" 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, “thug” 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.