How many syllables in “thy”?
1
syllable in "thy"
thy
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Word details
Syllables
1
thy
Letters
3
t · h · y
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
t1
h4
y4
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About the word “thy”
The word “thy” contains 1 syllable, divided as thy. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thy" have?
"thy" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "thy" into syllables?
"thy" is divided into syllables as: thy.
What is the Scrabble score for "thy"?
The Scrabble score for "thy" is 9 points.
Using “thy” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "thy" 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, “thy” 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.