How many syllables in “holies”?
syllables in "holies"
Word details
Syllables
2
ho · lies
Letters
6
h · o · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “holies”
The word “holies” contains 2 syllables, divided as ho · lies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "holies" have?
"holies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "holies" into syllables?
"holies" is divided into syllables as: ho · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "holies"?
The Scrabble score for "holies" is 9 points.
Using “holies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "holies" (ho · lies) 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, “holies” is worth 9 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 “holies”
The letters in “holies” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: helios, isohel.