How many syllables in “birdhouses”?
syllables in "birdhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
birdh · ouses
Letters
10
b · i · r · d · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “birdhouses”
The word “birdhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as birdh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "birdhouses" have?
"birdhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "birdhouses" into syllables?
"birdhouses" is divided into syllables as: birdh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "birdhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "birdhouses" is 16 points.
Using “birdhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "birdhouses" (birdh · 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, “birdhouses” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.