How many syllables in “ills”?
syllable in "ills"
Word details
Syllables
1
ills
Letters
4
i · l · l · s
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ills”
The word “ills” contains 1 syllable, divided as ills. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ills" have?
"ills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "ills" into syllables?
"ills" is divided into syllables as: ills.
What is the Scrabble score for "ills"?
The Scrabble score for "ills" is 4 points.
Using “ills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "ills" 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, “ills” is worth 4 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 “ills”
The letters in “ills” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sill.