How many syllables in “hothouses”?
syllables in "hothouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
hotho · uses
Letters
9
h · o · t · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “hothouses”
The word “hothouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as hotho · uses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hothouses" have?
"hothouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hothouses" into syllables?
"hothouses" is divided into syllables as: hotho · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "hothouses"?
The Scrabble score for "hothouses" is 15 points.
Using “hothouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hothouses" (hotho · uses) 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, “hothouses” 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.