How many syllables in “housewifery”?
syllables in "housewifery"
Word details
Syllables
5
hou · se · wi · fe · ry
Letters
11
h · o · u · s · e · w · i · f · e · r · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “housewifery”
The word “housewifery” contains 5 syllables, divided as hou · se · wi · fe · ry. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "housewifery" have?
"housewifery" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "housewifery" into syllables?
"housewifery" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · wi · fe · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "housewifery"?
The Scrabble score for "housewifery" is 23 points.
Using “housewifery” in writing
"housewifery" (hou · se · wi · fe · ry) 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, “housewifery” 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.