How many syllables in “shills”?
1
syllable in "shills"
shills
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Word details
Syllables
1
shills
Letters
6
s · h · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
h4
i1
l1
l1
s1
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About the word “shills”
The word “shills” contains 1 syllable, divided as shills. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shills" have?
"shills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "shills" into syllables?
"shills" is divided into syllables as: shills.
What is the Scrabble score for "shills"?
The Scrabble score for "shills" is 9 points.
Using “shills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "shills" 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, “shills” 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.