How many syllables in “hokes”?
syllables in "hokes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ho · kes
Letters
5
h · o · k · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “hokes”
The word “hokes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ho · kes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hokes" have?
"hokes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hokes" into syllables?
"hokes" is divided into syllables as: ho · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "hokes"?
The Scrabble score for "hokes" is 12 points.
Using “hokes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hokes" (ho · kes) 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, “hokes” 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 “hokes”
The letters in “hokes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: okehs.