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How many syllables in “hull”?

1

syllable in "hull"

hull
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Word details

Syllables

1

hull

Letters

4

h · u · l · l

Scrabble

7

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

h4
u1
l1
l1

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About the word “hull

The word hull contains 1 syllable, divided as hull. It has 4 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hull" have?

"hull" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "hull" into syllables?

"hull" is divided into syllables as: hull.

What is the Scrabble score for "hull"?

The Scrabble score for "hull" is 7 points.

Using “hull” in writing

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

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