How many syllables in “thymy”?
syllables in "thymy"
Word details
Syllables
2
thy · my
Letters
5
t · h · y · m · y
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “thymy”
The word “thymy” contains 2 syllables, divided as thy · my. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thymy" have?
"thymy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "thymy" into syllables?
"thymy" is divided into syllables as: thy · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "thymy"?
The Scrabble score for "thymy" is 16 points.
Using “thymy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "thymy" (thy · my) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “thymy” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “thymy”
The letters in “thymy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mythy.