How many syllables in “barrelhouses”?
syllables in "barrelhouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
barr · elho · uses
Letters
12
b · a · r · r · e · l · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “barrelhouses”
The word “barrelhouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as barr · elho · uses. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "barrelhouses" have?
"barrelhouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "barrelhouses" into syllables?
"barrelhouses" is divided into syllables as: barr · elho · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "barrelhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "barrelhouses" is 17 points.
Using “barrelhouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "barrelhouses" (barr · elho · uses) 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, “barrelhouses” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.