How many syllables in “kill”?
1
syllable in "kill"
kill
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Word details
Syllables
1
kill
Letters
4
k · i · l · l
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
k5
i1
l1
l1
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About the word “kill”
The word “kill” contains 1 syllable, divided as kill. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kill" have?
"kill" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "kill" into syllables?
"kill" is divided into syllables as: kill.
What is the Scrabble score for "kill"?
The Scrabble score for "kill" is 8 points.
Using “kill” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "kill" 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, “kill” 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.