How many syllables in “hardest”?
syllables in "hardest"
Word details
Syllables
2
har · dest
Letters
7
h · a · r · d · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “hardest”
The word “hardest” contains 2 syllables, divided as har · dest. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hardest" have?
"hardest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hardest" into syllables?
"hardest" is divided into syllables as: har · dest.
What is the Scrabble score for "hardest"?
The Scrabble score for "hardest" is 11 points.
Using “hardest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hardest" (har · dest) 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, “hardest” 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 “hardest”
The letters in “hardest” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: dearths, hardset, hatreds, threads, trashed.