How many syllables in “waits”?
syllable in "waits"
Word details
Syllables
1
waits
Letters
5
w · a · i · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “waits”
The word “waits” contains 1 syllable, divided as waits. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "waits" have?
"waits" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "waits" into syllables?
"waits" is divided into syllables as: waits.
What is the Scrabble score for "waits"?
The Scrabble score for "waits" is 8 points.
Using “waits” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "waits" 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, “waits” 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.
Anagrams of “waits”
The letters in “waits” can be rearranged to spell one other word: waist.