How many syllables in “hires”?
syllables in "hires"
Word details
Syllables
2
hi · res
Letters
5
h · i · r · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “hires”
The word “hires” contains 2 syllables, divided as hi · res. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hires" have?
"hires" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hires" into syllables?
"hires" is divided into syllables as: hi · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "hires"?
The Scrabble score for "hires" is 8 points.
Using “hires” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hires" (hi · res) 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, “hires” is worth 8 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 “hires”
The letters in “hires” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: heirs, shier, shire.