How many syllables in “heroes”?
syllables in "heroes"
Word details
Syllables
2
he · roes
Letters
6
h · e · r · o · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “heroes”
The word “heroes” contains 2 syllables, divided as he · roes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heroes" have?
"heroes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "heroes" into syllables?
"heroes" is divided into syllables as: he · roes.
What is the Scrabble score for "heroes"?
The Scrabble score for "heroes" is 9 points.
Using “heroes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "heroes" (he · roes) 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, “heroes” 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.
Anagrams of “heroes”
The letters in “heroes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reshoe.