How many syllables in “jailhouses”?
syllables in "jailhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
jailh · ouses
Letters
10
j · a · i · l · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “jailhouses”
The word “jailhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as jailh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "jailhouses" have?
"jailhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "jailhouses" into syllables?
"jailhouses" is divided into syllables as: jailh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "jailhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "jailhouses" is 20 points.
Using “jailhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "jailhouses" (jailh · ouses) 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, “jailhouses” 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.