How many syllables in “hometown”?
syllables in "hometown"
Word details
Syllables
3
ho · me · town
Letters
8
h · o · m · e · t · o · w · n
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “hometown”
The word “hometown” contains 3 syllables, divided as ho · me · town. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hometown" have?
"hometown" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hometown" into syllables?
"hometown" is divided into syllables as: ho · me · town.
What is the Scrabble score for "hometown"?
The Scrabble score for "hometown" is 16 points.
Using “hometown” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hometown" (ho · me · town) 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, “hometown” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “hometown”
The letters in “hometown” can be rearranged to spell one other word: townhome.