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.