How many syllables in “houseworks”?
syllables in "houseworks"
Word details
Syllables
3
hou · se · works
Letters
10
h · o · u · s · e · w · o · r · k · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “houseworks”
The word “houseworks” contains 3 syllables, divided as hou · se · works. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "houseworks" have?
"houseworks" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "houseworks" into syllables?
"houseworks" is divided into syllables as: hou · se · works.
What is the Scrabble score for "houseworks"?
The Scrabble score for "houseworks" is 20 points.
Using “houseworks” in writing
Three-syllable words like "houseworks" (hou · se · works) 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, “houseworks” is worth 20 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 “houseworks”
The letters in “houseworks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: workhouses.