How many syllables in “mills”?
syllable in "mills"
Word details
Syllables
1
mills
Letters
5
m · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “mills”
The word “mills” contains 1 syllable, divided as mills. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mills" have?
"mills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "mills" into syllables?
"mills" is divided into syllables as: mills.
What is the Scrabble score for "mills"?
The Scrabble score for "mills" is 7 points.
Using “mills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "mills" 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, “mills” is worth 7 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.