How many syllables in “homeliest”?
syllables in "homeliest"
Word details
Syllables
3
ho · me · liest
Letters
9
h · o · m · e · l · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “homeliest”
The word “homeliest” contains 3 syllables, divided as ho · me · liest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "homeliest" have?
"homeliest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "homeliest" into syllables?
"homeliest" is divided into syllables as: ho · me · liest.
What is the Scrabble score for "homeliest"?
The Scrabble score for "homeliest" is 14 points.
Using “homeliest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "homeliest" (ho · me · liest) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “homeliest” 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 “homeliest”
The letters in “homeliest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lithesome.