How many syllables in “coffeehouses”?
syllables in "coffeehouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
coff · eeho · uses
Letters
12
c · o · f · f · e · e · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “coffeehouses”
The word “coffeehouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as coff · eeho · uses. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coffeehouses" have?
"coffeehouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "coffeehouses" into syllables?
"coffeehouses" is divided into syllables as: coff · eeho · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "coffeehouses"?
The Scrabble score for "coffeehouses" is 23 points.
Using “coffeehouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "coffeehouses" (coff · eeho · 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, “coffeehouses” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.