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