How many syllables in “histone”?
syllables in "histone"
Word details
Syllables
2
hist · one
Letters
7
h · i · s · t · o · n · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “histone”
The word “histone” contains 2 syllables, divided as hist · one. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "histone" have?
"histone" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "histone" into syllables?
"histone" is divided into syllables as: hist · one.
What is the Scrabble score for "histone"?
The Scrabble score for "histone" is 10 points.
Using “histone” in writing
Two-syllable words like "histone" (hist · one) 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, “histone” is worth 10 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 “histone”
The letters in “histone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ethions.