How many syllables in “lairs”?
syllable in "lairs"
Word details
Syllables
1
lairs
Letters
5
l · a · i · r · s
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lairs”
The word “lairs” contains 1 syllable, divided as lairs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lairs" have?
"lairs" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lairs" into syllables?
"lairs" is divided into syllables as: lairs.
What is the Scrabble score for "lairs"?
The Scrabble score for "lairs" is 5 points.
Using “lairs” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lairs" 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, “lairs” is worth 5 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 “lairs”
The letters in “lairs” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: arils, laris, liars, liras, rails, rials.