How many syllables in “houses”?
1
syllable in "houses"
houses
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Word details
Syllables
1
houses
Letters
6
h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
h4
o1
u1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “houses”
The word “houses” contains 1 syllable, divided as houses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "houses" have?
"houses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "houses" into syllables?
"houses" is divided into syllables as: houses.
What is the Scrabble score for "houses"?
The Scrabble score for "houses" is 9 points.
Using “houses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "houses" 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, “houses” is worth 9 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.