How many syllables in “hotels”?
syllables in "hotels"
Word details
Syllables
2
ho · tels
Letters
6
h · o · t · e · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “hotels”
The word “hotels” contains 2 syllables, divided as ho · tels. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hotels" have?
"hotels" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hotels" into syllables?
"hotels" is divided into syllables as: ho · tels.
What is the Scrabble score for "hotels"?
The Scrabble score for "hotels" is 9 points.
Using “hotels” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hotels" (ho · tels) 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, “hotels” 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 “hotels”
The letters in “hotels” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: helots, hostel, tholes.