How many syllables in “hormones”?
syllables in "hormones"
Word details
Syllables
3
hor · mo · nes
Letters
8
h · o · r · m · o · n · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hormones”
The word “hormones” contains 3 syllables, divided as hor · mo · nes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hormones" have?
"hormones" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hormones" into syllables?
"hormones" is divided into syllables as: hor · mo · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "hormones"?
The Scrabble score for "hormones" is 13 points.
Using “hormones” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hormones" (hor · mo · nes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hormones” is worth 13 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 “hormones”
The letters in “hormones” can be rearranged to spell one other word: moorhens.