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How many syllables in “houris”?

2

syllables in "houris"

houris
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Word details

Syllables

2

hou · ris

Letters

6

h · o · u · r · i · s

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
o1
u1
r1
i1
s1

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About the word “houris

The word houris contains 2 syllables, divided as hou · ris. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "houris" have?

"houris" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "houris" into syllables?

"houris" is divided into syllables as: hou · ris.

What is the Scrabble score for "houris"?

The Scrabble score for "houris" is 9 points.

Using “houris” in writing

Two-syllable words like "houris" (hou · ris) 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, houris 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.

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