How many syllables in “toil”?
syllable in "toil"
Word details
Syllables
1
toil
Letters
4
t · o · i · l
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “toil”
The word “toil” contains 1 syllable, divided as toil. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toil" have?
"toil" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "toil" into syllables?
"toil" is divided into syllables as: toil.
What is the Scrabble score for "toil"?
The Scrabble score for "toil" is 4 points.
Using “toil” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "toil" 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, “toil” is worth 4 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 “toil”
The letters in “toil” can be rearranged to spell one other word: loti.