How many syllables in “housing”?
syllables in "housing"
Word details
Syllables
2
hou · sing
Letters
7
h · o · u · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “housing”
The word “housing” contains 2 syllables, divided as hou · sing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "housing" have?
"housing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "housing" into syllables?
"housing" is divided into syllables as: hou · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "housing"?
The Scrabble score for "housing" is 11 points.
Using “housing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "housing" (hou · sing) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “housing” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.