How many syllables in “hills”?
syllable in "hills"
Word details
Syllables
1
hills
Letters
5
h · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “hills”
The word “hills” contains 1 syllable, divided as hills. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hills" have?
"hills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hills" into syllables?
"hills" is divided into syllables as: hills.
What is the Scrabble score for "hills"?
The Scrabble score for "hills" is 8 points.
Using “hills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hills" 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, “hills” 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.
Anagrams of “hills”
The letters in “hills” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shill.