How many syllables in “humoured”?
syllables in "humoured"
Word details
Syllables
2
humo · ured
Letters
8
h · u · m · o · u · r · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “humoured”
The word “humoured” contains 2 syllables, divided as humo · ured. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "humoured" have?
"humoured" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "humoured" into syllables?
"humoured" is divided into syllables as: humo · ured.
What is the Scrabble score for "humoured"?
The Scrabble score for "humoured" is 14 points.
Using “humoured” in writing
Two-syllable words like "humoured" (humo · ured) 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, “humoured” is worth 14 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.