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