How many syllables in “moats”?
syllable in "moats"
Word details
Syllables
1
moats
Letters
5
m · o · a · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “moats”
The word “moats” contains 1 syllable, divided as moats. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "moats" have?
"moats" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "moats" into syllables?
"moats" is divided into syllables as: moats.
What is the Scrabble score for "moats"?
The Scrabble score for "moats" is 7 points.
Using “moats” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "moats" 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, “moats” 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.
Anagrams of “moats”
The letters in “moats” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: atoms, stoma.