How many syllables in “hawsers”?
syllables in "hawsers"
Word details
Syllables
2
haw · sers
Letters
7
h · a · w · s · e · r · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hawsers”
The word “hawsers” contains 2 syllables, divided as haw · sers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hawsers" have?
"hawsers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hawsers" into syllables?
"hawsers" is divided into syllables as: haw · sers.
What is the Scrabble score for "hawsers"?
The Scrabble score for "hawsers" is 13 points.
Using “hawsers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hawsers" (haw · sers) 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, “hawsers” 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 “hawsers”
The letters in “hawsers” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: swasher, washers.