How many syllables in “housewares”?
syllables in "housewares"
Word details
Syllables
4
hou · se · wa · res
Letters
10
h · o · u · s · e · w · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “housewares”
The word “housewares” contains 4 syllables, divided as hou · se · wa · res. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "housewares" have?
"housewares" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "housewares" into syllables?
"housewares" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · wa · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "housewares"?
The Scrabble score for "housewares" is 16 points.
Using “housewares” in writing
Four-syllable words like "housewares" (hou · se · wa · res) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “housewares” 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.
Anagrams of “housewares”
The letters in “housewares” can be rearranged to spell one other word: warehouses.