How many syllables in “longhouses”?
syllables in "longhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
longh · ouses
Letters
10
l · o · n · g · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “longhouses”
The word “longhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as longh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "longhouses" have?
"longhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "longhouses" into syllables?
"longhouses" is divided into syllables as: longh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "longhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "longhouses" is 14 points.
Using “longhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "longhouses" (longh · 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, “longhouses” is worth 14 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.