How many syllables in “hands”?
1
syllable in "hands"
hands
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Word details
Syllables
1
hands
Letters
5
h · a · n · d · s
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
a1
n1
d2
s1
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About the word “hands”
The word “hands” contains 1 syllable, divided as hands. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hands" have?
"hands" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hands" into syllables?
"hands" is divided into syllables as: hands.
What is the Scrabble score for "hands"?
The Scrabble score for "hands" is 9 points.
Using “hands” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hands" 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, “hands” 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.