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