How many syllables in “spills”?
1
syllable in "spills"
spills
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Word details
Syllables
1
spills
Letters
6
s · p · i · l · l · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
p3
i1
l1
l1
s1
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About the word “spills”
The word “spills” contains 1 syllable, divided as spills. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "spills" have?
"spills" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "spills" into syllables?
"spills" is divided into syllables as: spills.
What is the Scrabble score for "spills"?
The Scrabble score for "spills" is 8 points.
Using “spills” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "spills" 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, “spills” is worth 8 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.