How many syllables in “horse”?
syllable in "horse"
Word details
Syllables
1
horse
Letters
5
h · o · r · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “horse”
The word “horse” contains 1 syllable, divided as horse. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "horse" have?
"horse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "horse" into syllables?
"horse" is divided into syllables as: horse.
What is the Scrabble score for "horse"?
The Scrabble score for "horse" is 8 points.
Using “horse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "horse" 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, “horse” is worth 8 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 “horse”
The letters in “horse” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: heros, hoers, shoer, shore.