How many syllables in “hope”?
1
syllable in "hope"
hope
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Word details
Syllables
1
hope
Letters
4
h · o · p · e
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
p3
e1
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About the word “hope”
The word “hope” contains 1 syllable, divided as hope. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hope" have?
"hope" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hope" into syllables?
"hope" is divided into syllables as: hope.
What is the Scrabble score for "hope"?
The Scrabble score for "hope" is 9 points.
Using “hope” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hope" 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, “hope” 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.