How many syllables in “hawser”?
syllables in "hawser"
Word details
Syllables
2
haw · ser
Letters
6
h · a · w · s · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “hawser”
The word “hawser” contains 2 syllables, divided as haw · ser. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hawser" have?
"hawser" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hawser" into syllables?
"hawser" is divided into syllables as: haw · ser.
What is the Scrabble score for "hawser"?
The Scrabble score for "hawser" is 12 points.
Using “hawser” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hawser" (haw · ser) 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, “hawser” is worth 12 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 “hawser”
The letters in “hawser” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rewash, washer.