How many syllables in “lees”?
syllable in "lees"
Word details
Syllables
1
lees
Letters
4
l · e · e · s
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lees”
The word “lees” contains 1 syllable, divided as lees. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lees" have?
"lees" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lees" into syllables?
"lees" is divided into syllables as: lees.
What is the Scrabble score for "lees"?
The Scrabble score for "lees" is 4 points.
Using “lees” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lees" 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, “lees” 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 “lees”
The letters in “lees” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: eels, else, seel.