How many syllables in “hames”?
syllables in "hames"
Word details
Syllables
2
ha · mes
Letters
5
h · a · m · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hames”
The word “hames” contains 2 syllables, divided as ha · mes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hames" have?
"hames" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hames" into syllables?
"hames" is divided into syllables as: ha · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "hames"?
The Scrabble score for "hames" is 10 points.
Using “hames” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hames" (ha · mes) 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, “hames” 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 “hames”
The letters in “hames” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: haems, shame.