How many syllables in “hours”?
1
syllable in "hours"
hours
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Word details
Syllables
1
hours
Letters
5
h · o · u · r · s
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
u1
r1
s1
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About the word “hours”
The word “hours” contains 1 syllable, divided as hours. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hours" have?
"hours" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "hours" into syllables?
"hours" is divided into syllables as: hours.
What is the Scrabble score for "hours"?
The Scrabble score for "hours" is 8 points.
Using “hours” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "hours" 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, “hours” 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.