How many syllables in “kills”?
syllable in "kills"
Word details
Syllables
1
kills
Letters
5
k · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “kills”
The word “kills” contains 1 syllable, divided as kills. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kills" have?
"kills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "kills" into syllables?
"kills" is divided into syllables as: kills.
What is the Scrabble score for "kills"?
The Scrabble score for "kills" is 9 points.
Using “kills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "kills" 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, “kills” 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.
Anagrams of “kills”
The letters in “kills” can be rearranged to spell one other word: skill.