Number of syllables in the word 'hoist'

1. No of syllables in hoist : 1
2. Divide syllables in hoist : hoist

More about the word - hoist

1. noun
2. Definition : A hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.
3. Definition : The act of hoisting; a lift.
4. Definition : The perpendicular height of a flag, as opposed to the fly, or horizontal length, when flying from a staff.
5. Definition : The vertical edge of a flag which is next to the staff.

1. verb
2. Definition : To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
3. Definition : To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
4. Definition : To lift someone up to be flogged.
5. Definition : To be lifted up.

Sources:

• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hoist