How many syllables in “guesthouses”?
syllables in "guesthouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
guesth · ouses
Letters
11
g · u · e · s · t · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “guesthouses”
The word “guesthouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as guesth · ouses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guesthouses" have?
"guesthouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "guesthouses" into syllables?
"guesthouses" is divided into syllables as: guesth · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "guesthouses"?
The Scrabble score for "guesthouses" is 15 points.
Using “guesthouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "guesthouses" (guesth · 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, “guesthouses” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “guesthouses”
The letters in “guesthouses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: houseguests.