How many syllables in “bughouses”?
syllables in "bughouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
bugho · uses
Letters
9
b · u · g · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “bughouses”
The word “bughouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as bugho · uses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bughouses" have?
"bughouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bughouses" into syllables?
"bughouses" is divided into syllables as: bugho · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "bughouses"?
The Scrabble score for "bughouses" is 15 points.
Using “bughouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bughouses" (bugho · uses) 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, “bughouses” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.