How many syllables in “alehouses”?
syllables in "alehouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
ale · hou · ses
Letters
9
a · l · e · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “alehouses”
The word “alehouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as ale · hou · ses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alehouses" have?
"alehouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "alehouses" into syllables?
"alehouses" is divided into syllables as: ale · hou · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "alehouses"?
The Scrabble score for "alehouses" is 12 points.
Using “alehouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "alehouses" (ale · hou · ses) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “alehouses” is worth 12 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.