How many syllables in “hoedown”?
syllables in "hoedown"
Word details
Syllables
2
hoe · down
Letters
7
h · o · e · d · o · w · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “hoedown”
The word “hoedown” contains 2 syllables, divided as hoe · down. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hoedown" have?
"hoedown" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hoedown" into syllables?
"hoedown" is divided into syllables as: hoe · down.
What is the Scrabble score for "hoedown"?
The Scrabble score for "hoedown" is 14 points.
Using “hoedown” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hoedown" (hoe · down) 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, “hoedown” is worth 14 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 “hoedown”
The letters in “hoedown” can be rearranged to spell one other word: woodhen.