How many syllables in “customhouse”?
syllables in "customhouse"
Word details
Syllables
3
cust · omho · use
Letters
11
c · u · s · t · o · m · h · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “customhouse”
The word “customhouse” contains 3 syllables, divided as cust · omho · use. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "customhouse" have?
"customhouse" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "customhouse" into syllables?
"customhouse" is divided into syllables as: cust · omho · use.
What is the Scrabble score for "customhouse"?
The Scrabble score for "customhouse" is 18 points.
Using “customhouse” in writing
Three-syllable words like "customhouse" (cust · omho · use) 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, “customhouse” 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.