How many syllables in “housemaids”?
syllables in "housemaids"
Word details
Syllables
3
hou · se · maids
Letters
10
h · o · u · s · e · m · a · i · d · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “housemaids”
The word “housemaids” contains 3 syllables, divided as hou · se · maids. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "housemaids" have?
"housemaids" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "housemaids" into syllables?
"housemaids" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · maids.
What is the Scrabble score for "housemaids"?
The Scrabble score for "housemaids" is 16 points.
Using “housemaids” in writing
Three-syllable words like "housemaids" (hou · se · maids) 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, “housemaids” 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.