How many syllables in “house”?
1
syllable in "house"
house
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Word details
Syllables
1
house
Letters
5
h · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
u1
s1
e1
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About the word “house”
The word “house” contains 1 syllable, divided as house. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "house" have?
"house" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "house" into syllables?
"house" is divided into syllables as: house.
What is the Scrabble score for "house"?
The Scrabble score for "house" is 8 points.
Using “house” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "house" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “house” is worth 8 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.