How many syllables in “hocuses”?
syllables in "hocuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
hocu · ses
Letters
7
h · o · c · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “hocuses”
The word “hocuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as hocu · ses. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hocuses" have?
"hocuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hocuses" into syllables?
"hocuses" is divided into syllables as: hocu · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "hocuses"?
The Scrabble score for "hocuses" is 12 points.
Using “hocuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hocuses" (hocu · ses) 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, “hocuses” is worth 12 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 “hocuses”
The letters in “hocuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chouses.