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How many syllables in “houseguest”?

3

syllables in "houseguest"

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Word details

Syllables

3

hou · se · guest

Letters

10

h · o · u · s · e · g · u · e · s · t

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
o1
u1
s1
e1
g2
u1
e1
s1
t1

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About the word “houseguest

The word houseguest contains 3 syllables, divided as hou · se · guest. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "houseguest" have?

"houseguest" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "houseguest" into syllables?

"houseguest" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · guest.

What is the Scrabble score for "houseguest"?

The Scrabble score for "houseguest" is 14 points.

Using “houseguest” in writing

Three-syllable words like "houseguest" (hou · se · guest) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, houseguest 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 “houseguest

The letters in houseguest can be rearranged to spell one other word: guesthouse.

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