How many syllables in “thus”?
syllable in "thus"
Word details
Syllables
1
thus
Letters
4
t · h · u · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “thus”
The word “thus” contains 1 syllable, divided as thus. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thus" have?
"thus" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thus" into syllables?
"thus" is divided into syllables as: thus.
What is the Scrabble score for "thus"?
The Scrabble score for "thus" is 7 points.
Using “thus” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thus" 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, “thus” 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 “thus”
The letters in “thus” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: huts, shut, tush.