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How many syllables in “hilts”?

1

syllable in "hilts"

hilts
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Word details

Syllables

1

hilts

Letters

5

h · i · l · t · s

Scrabble

8

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
i1
l1
t1
s1

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About the word “hilts

The word hilts contains 1 syllable, divided as hilts. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hilts" have?

"hilts" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "hilts" into syllables?

"hilts" is divided into syllables as: hilts.

What is the Scrabble score for "hilts"?

The Scrabble score for "hilts" is 8 points.

Using “hilts” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "hilts" 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, hilts 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.

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