How many syllables in “heads”?
syllable in "heads"
Word details
Syllables
1
heads
Letters
5
h · e · a · d · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “heads”
The word “heads” contains 1 syllable, divided as heads. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heads" have?
"heads" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "heads" into syllables?
"heads" is divided into syllables as: heads.
What is the Scrabble score for "heads"?
The Scrabble score for "heads" is 9 points.
Using “heads” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "heads" 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, “heads” 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.
Anagrams of “heads”
The letters in “heads” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: ashed, deash, hades, sadhe, shade.