How many syllables in “gatehouses”?
syllables in "gatehouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
gate · hous · es
Letters
10
g · a · t · e · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “gatehouses”
The word “gatehouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as gate · hous · es. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gatehouses" have?
"gatehouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gatehouses" into syllables?
"gatehouses" is divided into syllables as: gate · hous · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "gatehouses"?
The Scrabble score for "gatehouses" is 14 points.
Using “gatehouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gatehouses" (gate · 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, “gatehouses” 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.