How many syllables in “lasts”?
syllable in "lasts"
Word details
Syllables
1
lasts
Letters
5
l · a · s · t · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “lasts”
The word “lasts” contains 1 syllable, divided as lasts. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lasts" have?
"lasts" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lasts" into syllables?
"lasts" is divided into syllables as: lasts.
What is the Scrabble score for "lasts"?
The Scrabble score for "lasts" is 5 points.
Using “lasts” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lasts" 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, “lasts” 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 “lasts”
The letters in “lasts” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: salts, slats.