How many syllables in “foists”?
1
syllable in "foists"
foists
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Word details
Syllables
1
foists
Letters
6
f · o · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
f4
o1
i1
s1
t1
s1
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About the word “foists”
The word “foists” contains 1 syllable, divided as foists. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foists" have?
"foists" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "foists" into syllables?
"foists" is divided into syllables as: foists.
What is the Scrabble score for "foists"?
The Scrabble score for "foists" is 9 points.
Using “foists” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "foists" 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, “foists” 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.