How many syllables in “drills”?
syllable in "drills"
Word details
Syllables
1
drills
Letters
6
d · r · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “drills”
The word “drills” contains 1 syllable, divided as drills. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "drills" have?
"drills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "drills" into syllables?
"drills" is divided into syllables as: drills.
What is the Scrabble score for "drills"?
The Scrabble score for "drills" is 7 points.
Using “drills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "drills" 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, “drills” 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.