How many syllables in “horses”?
syllable in "horses"
Word details
Syllables
1
horses
Letters
6
h · o · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “horses”
The word “horses” contains 1 syllable, divided as horses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "horses" have?
"horses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "horses" into syllables?
"horses" is divided into syllables as: horses.
What is the Scrabble score for "horses"?
The Scrabble score for "horses" is 9 points.
Using “horses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "horses" 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, “horses” is worth 9 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 “horses”
The letters in “horses” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: shoers, shores.