How many syllables in “tails”?
syllable in "tails"
Word details
Syllables
1
tails
Letters
5
t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tails”
The word “tails” contains 1 syllable, divided as tails. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tails" have?
"tails" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tails" into syllables?
"tails" is divided into syllables as: tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "tails"?
The Scrabble score for "tails" is 5 points.
Using “tails” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tails" 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, “tails” 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.
Anagrams of “tails”
The letters in “tails” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: alist, litas.