How many syllables in “flophouses”?
syllables in "flophouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
floph · ouses
Letters
10
f · l · o · p · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “flophouses”
The word “flophouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as floph · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "flophouses" have?
"flophouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "flophouses" into syllables?
"flophouses" is divided into syllables as: floph · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "flophouses"?
The Scrabble score for "flophouses" is 18 points.
Using “flophouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "flophouses" (floph · 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, “flophouses” 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.