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How many syllables in “hellos”?

2

syllables in "hellos"

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Word details

Syllables

2

hel · los

Letters

6

h · e · l · l · o · s

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
l1
l1
o1
s1

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About the word “hellos

The word hellos contains 2 syllables, divided as hel · los. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hellos" have?

"hellos" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hellos" into syllables?

"hellos" is divided into syllables as: hel · los.

What is the Scrabble score for "hellos"?

The Scrabble score for "hellos" is 9 points.

Using “hellos” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hellos" (hel · los) 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, hellos is worth 9 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.

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