How many syllables in “hillsides”?
syllables in "hillsides"
Word details
Syllables
3
hil · lsi · des
Letters
9
h · i · l · l · s · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hillsides”
The word “hillsides” contains 3 syllables, divided as hil · lsi · des. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hillsides" have?
"hillsides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hillsides" into syllables?
"hillsides" is divided into syllables as: hil · lsi · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "hillsides"?
The Scrabble score for "hillsides" is 13 points.
Using “hillsides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hillsides" (hil · lsi · des) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hillsides” is worth 13 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 “hillsides”
The letters in “hillsides” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sidehills.