How many syllables in “heists”?
syllable in "heists"
Word details
Syllables
1
heists
Letters
6
h · e · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “heists”
The word “heists” contains 1 syllable, divided as heists. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heists" have?
"heists" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "heists" into syllables?
"heists" is divided into syllables as: heists.
What is the Scrabble score for "heists"?
The Scrabble score for "heists" is 9 points.
Using “heists” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "heists" 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, “heists” 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 “heists”
The letters in “heists” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: shiest, thesis.