How many syllables in “lets”?
syllable in "lets"
Word details
Syllables
1
lets
Letters
4
l · e · t · s
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lets”
The word “lets” contains 1 syllable, divided as lets. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lets" have?
"lets" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lets" into syllables?
"lets" is divided into syllables as: lets.
What is the Scrabble score for "lets"?
The Scrabble score for "lets" is 4 points.
Using “lets” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lets" 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, “lets” 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 “lets”
The letters in “lets” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lest, tels.