How many syllables in “hits”?
syllable in "hits"
Word details
Syllables
1
hits
Letters
4
h · i · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “hits”
The word “hits” contains 1 syllable, divided as hits. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hits" have?
"hits" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hits" into syllables?
"hits" is divided into syllables as: hits.
What is the Scrabble score for "hits"?
The Scrabble score for "hits" is 7 points.
Using “hits” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hits" 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, “hits” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “hits”
The letters in “hits” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: hist, shit, sith, this.