How many syllables in “bathhouses”?
syllables in "bathhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
bathh · ouses
Letters
10
b · a · t · h · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “bathhouses”
The word “bathhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as bathh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bathhouses" have?
"bathhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bathhouses" into syllables?
"bathhouses" is divided into syllables as: bathh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "bathhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "bathhouses" is 18 points.
Using “bathhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bathhouses" (bathh · ouses) 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, “bathhouses” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.