How many syllables in “hunger”?
syllables in "hunger"
Word details
Syllables
2
hun · ger
Letters
6
h · u · n · g · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “hunger”
The word “hunger” contains 2 syllables, divided as hun · ger. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hunger" have?
"hunger" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hunger" into syllables?
"hunger" is divided into syllables as: hun · ger.
What is the Scrabble score for "hunger"?
The Scrabble score for "hunger" is 10 points.
Using “hunger” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hunger" (hun · ger) 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, “hunger” is worth 10 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 “hunger”
The letters in “hunger” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rehung.