How many syllables in “choruses”?
syllables in "choruses"
Word details
Syllables
2
chor · uses
Letters
8
c · h · o · r · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “choruses”
The word “choruses” contains 2 syllables, divided as chor · uses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "choruses" have?
"choruses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "choruses" into syllables?
"choruses" is divided into syllables as: chor · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "choruses"?
The Scrabble score for "choruses" is 13 points.
Using “choruses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "choruses" (chor · uses) 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, “choruses” is worth 13 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 “choruses”
The letters in “choruses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chousers.