How many syllables in “home”?
1
syllable in "home"
home
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Word details
Syllables
1
home
Letters
4
h · o · m · e
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
m3
e1
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About the word “home”
The word “home” contains 1 syllable, divided as home. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "home" have?
"home" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "home" into syllables?
"home" is divided into syllables as: home.
What is the Scrabble score for "home"?
The Scrabble score for "home" is 9 points.
Using “home” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "home" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “home” 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.