How many syllables in “hairs”?
1
syllable in "hairs"
hairs
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Word details
Syllables
1
hairs
Letters
5
h · a · i · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
a1
i1
r1
s1
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About the word “hairs”
The word “hairs” contains 1 syllable, divided as hairs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hairs" have?
"hairs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hairs" into syllables?
"hairs" is divided into syllables as: hairs.
What is the Scrabble score for "hairs"?
The Scrabble score for "hairs" is 8 points.
Using “hairs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hairs" 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, “hairs” 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.