How many syllables in “lighthouses”?
syllables in "lighthouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
lighth · ouses
Letters
11
l · i · g · h · t · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “lighthouses”
The word “lighthouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as lighth · ouses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lighthouses" have?
"lighthouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lighthouses" into syllables?
"lighthouses" is divided into syllables as: lighth · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "lighthouses"?
The Scrabble score for "lighthouses" is 18 points.
Using “lighthouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lighthouses" (lighth · 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, “lighthouses” is worth 18 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 “lighthouses”
The letters in “lighthouses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: houselights.