How many syllables in “pills”?
syllable in "pills"
Word details
Syllables
1
pills
Letters
5
p · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
7
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “pills”
The word “pills” contains 1 syllable, divided as pills. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pills" have?
"pills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "pills" into syllables?
"pills" is divided into syllables as: pills.
What is the Scrabble score for "pills"?
The Scrabble score for "pills" is 7 points.
Using “pills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "pills" 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, “pills” 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 “pills”
The letters in “pills” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spill.