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How many syllables in “hausfrauen”?

2

syllables in "hausfrauen"

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Word details

Syllables

2

haus · frauen

Letters

10

h · a · u · s · f · r · a · u · e · n

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
a1
u1
s1
f4
r1
a1
u1
e1
n1

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About the word “hausfrauen

The word hausfrauen contains 2 syllables, divided as haus · frauen. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hausfrauen" have?

"hausfrauen" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hausfrauen" into syllables?

"hausfrauen" is divided into syllables as: haus · frauen.

What is the Scrabble score for "hausfrauen"?

The Scrabble score for "hausfrauen" is 16 points.

Using “hausfrauen” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hausfrauen" (haus · frauen) 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, hausfrauen 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.

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