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How many syllables in “horrors”?

2

syllables in "horrors"

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Word details

Syllables

2

hor · rors

Letters

7

h · o · r · r · o · r · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
o1
r1
r1
o1
r1
s1

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About the word “horrors

The word horrors contains 2 syllables, divided as hor · rors. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "horrors" have?

"horrors" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "horrors" into syllables?

"horrors" is divided into syllables as: hor · rors.

What is the Scrabble score for "horrors"?

The Scrabble score for "horrors" is 10 points.

Using “horrors” in writing

Two-syllable words like "horrors" (hor · rors) 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, horrors 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.

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