How many syllables in “heme”?
1
syllable in "heme"
heme
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Word details
Syllables
1
heme
Letters
4
h · e · m · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
e1
m3
e1
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About the word “heme”
The word “heme” contains 1 syllable, divided as heme. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heme" have?
"heme" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "heme" into syllables?
"heme" is divided into syllables as: heme.
What is the Scrabble score for "heme"?
The Scrabble score for "heme" is 9 points.
Using “heme” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "heme" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “heme” 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.