How many syllables in “ahoy”?
syllables in "ahoy"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · hoy
Letters
4
a · h · o · y
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ahoy”
The word “ahoy” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · hoy. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ahoy" have?
"ahoy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ahoy" into syllables?
"ahoy" is divided into syllables as: a · hoy.
What is the Scrabble score for "ahoy"?
The Scrabble score for "ahoy" is 10 points.
Using “ahoy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ahoy" (a · hoy) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ahoy” is worth 10 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 “ahoy”
The letters in “ahoy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hoya.