How many syllables in “moorhens”?
syllables in "moorhens"
Word details
Syllables
2
moor · hens
Letters
8
m · o · o · r · h · e · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “moorhens”
The word “moorhens” contains 2 syllables, divided as moor · hens. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "moorhens" have?
"moorhens" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "moorhens" into syllables?
"moorhens" is divided into syllables as: moor · hens.
What is the Scrabble score for "moorhens"?
The Scrabble score for "moorhens" is 13 points.
Using “moorhens” in writing
Two-syllable words like "moorhens" (moor · hens) 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, “moorhens” is worth 13 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 “moorhens”
The letters in “moorhens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hormones.