How many syllables in “honed”?
1
syllable in "honed"
honed
database
Word details
Syllables
1
honed
Letters
5
h · o · n · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
n1
e1
d2
Count another word
About the word “honed”
The word “honed” contains 1 syllable, divided as honed. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "honed" have?
"honed" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "honed" into syllables?
"honed" is divided into syllables as: honed.
What is the Scrabble score for "honed"?
The Scrabble score for "honed" is 9 points.
Using “honed” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "honed" 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, “honed” 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.