How many syllables in “hests”?
1
syllable in "hests"
hests
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Word details
Syllables
1
hests
Letters
5
h · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
e1
s1
t1
s1
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About the word “hests”
The word “hests” contains 1 syllable, divided as hests. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hests" have?
"hests" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hests" into syllables?
"hests" is divided into syllables as: hests.
What is the Scrabble score for "hests"?
The Scrabble score for "hests" is 8 points.
Using “hests” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hests" 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, “hests” 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.