How many syllables in “aims”?
syllable in "aims"
Word details
Syllables
1
aims
Letters
4
a · i · m · s
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “aims”
The word “aims” contains 1 syllable, divided as aims. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aims" have?
"aims" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "aims" into syllables?
"aims" is divided into syllables as: aims.
What is the Scrabble score for "aims"?
The Scrabble score for "aims" is 6 points.
Using “aims” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "aims" 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, “aims” is worth 6 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 “aims”
The letters in “aims” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: amis, sima.