How many syllables in “hometowns”?
syllables in "hometowns"
Word details
Syllables
3
ho · me · towns
Letters
9
h · o · m · e · t · o · w · n · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “hometowns”
The word “hometowns” contains 3 syllables, divided as ho · me · towns. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hometowns" have?
"hometowns" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hometowns" into syllables?
"hometowns" is divided into syllables as: ho · me · towns.
What is the Scrabble score for "hometowns"?
The Scrabble score for "hometowns" is 17 points.
Using “hometowns” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hometowns" (ho · me · towns) 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, “hometowns” is worth 17 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 “hometowns”
The letters in “hometowns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: townhomes.