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