How many syllables in “meetinghouses”?
syllables in "meetinghouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
meeti · nghou · ses
Letters
13
m · e · e · t · i · n · g · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “meetinghouses”
The word “meetinghouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as meeti · nghou · ses. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meetinghouses" have?
"meetinghouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "meetinghouses" into syllables?
"meetinghouses" is divided into syllables as: meeti · nghou · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "meetinghouses"?
The Scrabble score for "meetinghouses" is 19 points.
Using “meetinghouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "meetinghouses" (meeti · nghou · ses) 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, “meetinghouses” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.