How many syllables in “housetops”?
syllables in "housetops"
Word details
Syllables
3
hou · se · tops
Letters
9
h · o · u · s · e · t · o · p · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “housetops”
The word “housetops” contains 3 syllables, divided as hou · se · tops. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "housetops" have?
"housetops" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "housetops" into syllables?
"housetops" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · tops.
What is the Scrabble score for "housetops"?
The Scrabble score for "housetops" is 14 points.
Using “housetops” in writing
Three-syllable words like "housetops" (hou · se · tops) 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, “housetops” 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 “housetops”
The letters in “housetops” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pothouses.