How many syllables in “hoists”?
1
syllable in "hoists"
hoists
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Word details
Syllables
1
hoists
Letters
6
h · o · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
i1
s1
t1
s1
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About the word “hoists”
The word “hoists” contains 1 syllable, divided as hoists. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hoists" have?
"hoists" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hoists" into syllables?
"hoists" is divided into syllables as: hoists.
What is the Scrabble score for "hoists"?
The Scrabble score for "hoists" is 9 points.
Using “hoists” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hoists" 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, “hoists” is worth 9 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.