How many syllables in “housewifely”?
syllables in "housewifely"
Word details
Syllables
5
hou · se · wi · fe · ly
Letters
11
h · o · u · s · e · w · i · f · e · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “housewifely”
The word “housewifely” contains 5 syllables, divided as hou · se · wi · fe · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "housewifely" have?
"housewifely" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "housewifely" into syllables?
"housewifely" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · wi · fe · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "housewifely"?
The Scrabble score for "housewifely" is 23 points.
Using “housewifely” in writing
"housewifely" (hou · se · wi · fe · ly) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “housewifely” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.