How many syllables in “horde”?
1
syllable in "horde"
horde
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Word details
Syllables
1
horde
Letters
5
h · o · r · d · e
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
r1
d2
e1
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About the word “horde”
The word “horde” contains 1 syllable, divided as horde. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "horde" have?
"horde" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "horde" into syllables?
"horde" is divided into syllables as: horde.
What is the Scrabble score for "horde"?
The Scrabble score for "horde" is 9 points.
Using “horde” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "horde" 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, “horde” 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.