How many syllables in “vests”?
1
syllable in "vests"
vests
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Word details
Syllables
1
vests
Letters
5
v · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
v4
e1
s1
t1
s1
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About the word “vests”
The word “vests” contains 1 syllable, divided as vests. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vests" have?
"vests" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "vests" into syllables?
"vests" is divided into syllables as: vests.
What is the Scrabble score for "vests"?
The Scrabble score for "vests" is 8 points.
Using “vests” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "vests" 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, “vests” 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.