How many syllables in “hails”?
1
syllable in "hails"
hails
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Word details
Syllables
1
hails
Letters
5
h · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
a1
i1
l1
s1
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About the word “hails”
The word “hails” contains 1 syllable, divided as hails. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hails" have?
"hails" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hails" into syllables?
"hails" is divided into syllables as: hails.
What is the Scrabble score for "hails"?
The Scrabble score for "hails" is 8 points.
Using “hails” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hails" 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, “hails” 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.