How many syllables in “hordes”?
syllables in "hordes"
Word details
Syllables
2
hor · des
Letters
6
h · o · r · d · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hordes”
The word “hordes” contains 2 syllables, divided as hor · des. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hordes" have?
"hordes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hordes" into syllables?
"hordes" is divided into syllables as: hor · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "hordes"?
The Scrabble score for "hordes" is 10 points.
Using “hordes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hordes" (hor · des) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hordes” is worth 10 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.
Anagrams of “hordes”
The letters in “hordes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: horsed, reshod, shored.