How many syllables in “guests”?
syllable in "guests"
Word details
Syllables
1
guests
Letters
6
g · u · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “guests”
The word “guests” contains 1 syllable, divided as guests. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guests" have?
"guests" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "guests" into syllables?
"guests" is divided into syllables as: guests.
What is the Scrabble score for "guests"?
The Scrabble score for "guests" is 7 points.
Using “guests” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "guests" 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, “guests” 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.
Anagrams of “guests”
The letters in “guests” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gusset.