How many syllables in “lis”?
1
syllable in "lis"
lis
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Word details
Syllables
1
lis
Letters
3
l · i · s
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
l1
i1
s1
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About the word “lis”
The word “lis” contains 1 syllable, divided as lis. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lis" have?
"lis" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lis" into syllables?
"lis" is divided into syllables as: lis.
What is the Scrabble score for "lis"?
The Scrabble score for "lis" is 3 points.
Using “lis” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lis" 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, “lis” is worth 3 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.