How many syllables in “chores”?
syllables in "chores"
Word details
Syllables
2
cho · res
Letters
6
c · h · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “chores”
The word “chores” contains 2 syllables, divided as cho · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chores" have?
"chores" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chores" into syllables?
"chores" is divided into syllables as: cho · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "chores"?
The Scrabble score for "chores" is 11 points.
Using “chores” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chores" (cho · res) 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, “chores” is worth 11 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 “chores”
The letters in “chores” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cosher, ochers, ochres.