How many syllables in “hylas”?
syllables in "hylas"
Word details
Syllables
2
hy · las
Letters
5
h · y · l · a · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “hylas”
The word “hylas” contains 2 syllables, divided as hy · las. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hylas" have?
"hylas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hylas" into syllables?
"hylas" is divided into syllables as: hy · las.
What is the Scrabble score for "hylas"?
The Scrabble score for "hylas" is 11 points.
Using “hylas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hylas" (hy · las) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hylas” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “hylas”
The letters in “hylas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shaly.