How many syllables in “foils”?
syllable in "foils"
Word details
Syllables
1
foils
Letters
5
f · o · i · l · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “foils”
The word “foils” contains 1 syllable, divided as foils. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foils" have?
"foils" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "foils" into syllables?
"foils" is divided into syllables as: foils.
What is the Scrabble score for "foils"?
The Scrabble score for "foils" is 8 points.
Using “foils” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "foils" 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, “foils” is worth 8 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.
Anagrams of “foils”
The letters in “foils” can be rearranged to spell one other word: filos.