How many syllables in “dollhouses”?
syllables in "dollhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
dollh · ouses
Letters
10
d · o · l · l · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “dollhouses”
The word “dollhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as dollh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dollhouses" have?
"dollhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dollhouses" into syllables?
"dollhouses" is divided into syllables as: dollh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "dollhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "dollhouses" is 14 points.
Using “dollhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dollhouses" (dollh · 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, “dollhouses” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.