How many syllables in “firehouses”?
syllables in "firehouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
fire · hous · es
Letters
10
f · i · r · e · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “firehouses”
The word “firehouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as fire · hous · es. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "firehouses" have?
"firehouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "firehouses" into syllables?
"firehouses" is divided into syllables as: fire · hous · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "firehouses"?
The Scrabble score for "firehouses" is 16 points.
Using “firehouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "firehouses" (fire · hous · es) 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, “firehouses” 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.