How many syllables in “thugs”?
1
syllable in "thugs"
thugs
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Word details
Syllables
1
thugs
Letters
5
t · h · u · g · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
h4
u1
g2
s1
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About the word “thugs”
The word “thugs” contains 1 syllable, divided as thugs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thugs" have?
"thugs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thugs" into syllables?
"thugs" is divided into syllables as: thugs.
What is the Scrabble score for "thugs"?
The Scrabble score for "thugs" is 9 points.
Using “thugs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thugs" 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, “thugs” is worth 9 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.