How many syllables in “hormone”?
syllables in "hormone"
Word details
Syllables
2
horm · one
Letters
7
h · o · r · m · o · n · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “hormone”
The word “hormone” contains 2 syllables, divided as horm · one. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hormone" have?
"hormone" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hormone" into syllables?
"hormone" is divided into syllables as: horm · one.
What is the Scrabble score for "hormone"?
The Scrabble score for "hormone" is 12 points.
Using “hormone” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hormone" (horm · one) 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, “hormone” is worth 12 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 “hormone”
The letters in “hormone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: moorhen.