How many syllables in “guesthouse”?
syllables in "guesthouse"
Word details
Syllables
2
guest · house
Letters
10
g · u · e · s · t · h · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “guesthouse”
The word “guesthouse” contains 2 syllables, divided as guest · house. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guesthouse" have?
"guesthouse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "guesthouse" into syllables?
"guesthouse" is divided into syllables as: guest · house.
What is the Scrabble score for "guesthouse"?
The Scrabble score for "guesthouse" is 14 points.
Using “guesthouse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "guesthouse" (guest · house) 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, “guesthouse” 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.
Anagrams of “guesthouse”
The letters in “guesthouse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: houseguest.