How many syllables in “housework”?
syllables in "housework"
Word details
Syllables
3
hou · se · work
Letters
9
h · o · u · s · e · w · o · r · k
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “housework”
The word “housework” contains 3 syllables, divided as hou · se · work. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "housework" have?
"housework" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "housework" into syllables?
"housework" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · work.
What is the Scrabble score for "housework"?
The Scrabble score for "housework" is 19 points.
Using “housework” in writing
Three-syllable words like "housework" (hou · se · work) 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, “housework” is worth 19 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 “housework”
The letters in “housework” can be rearranged to spell one other word: workhouse.