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How many syllables in “housewiferies”?

5

syllables in "housewiferies"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hou · se · wi · fe · ries

Letters

13

h · o · u · s · e · w · i · f · e · r · i · e · s

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
o1
u1
s1
e1
w4
i1
f4
e1
r1
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “housewiferies

The word housewiferies contains 5 syllables, divided as hou · se · wi · fe · ries. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "housewiferies" have?

"housewiferies" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "housewiferies" into syllables?

"housewiferies" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · wi · fe · ries.

What is the Scrabble score for "housewiferies"?

The Scrabble score for "housewiferies" is 22 points.

Using “housewiferies” in writing

"housewiferies" (hou · se · wi · fe · ries) 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, housewiferies is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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