How many syllables in “palms”?
syllable in "palms"
Word details
Syllables
1
palms
Letters
5
p · a · l · m · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “palms”
The word “palms” contains 1 syllable, divided as palms. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "palms" have?
"palms" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "palms" into syllables?
"palms" is divided into syllables as: palms.
What is the Scrabble score for "palms"?
The Scrabble score for "palms" is 9 points.
Using “palms” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "palms" 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, “palms” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “palms”
The letters in “palms” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: lamps, plasm, psalm.