How many syllables in “hoist”?
1
syllable in "hoist"
hoist
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Word details
Syllables
1
hoist
Letters
5
h · o · i · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
i1
s1
t1
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About the word “hoist”
The word “hoist” contains 1 syllable, divided as hoist. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hoist" have?
"hoist" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hoist" into syllables?
"hoist" is divided into syllables as: hoist.
What is the Scrabble score for "hoist"?
The Scrabble score for "hoist" is 8 points.
Using “hoist” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hoist" 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, “hoist” 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.