How many syllables in “motherhouse”?
syllables in "motherhouse"
Word details
Syllables
3
moth · erho · use
Letters
11
m · o · t · h · e · r · h · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “motherhouse”
The word “motherhouse” contains 3 syllables, divided as moth · erho · use. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "motherhouse" have?
"motherhouse" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "motherhouse" into syllables?
"motherhouse" is divided into syllables as: moth · erho · use.
What is the Scrabble score for "motherhouse"?
The Scrabble score for "motherhouse" is 19 points.
Using “motherhouse” in writing
Three-syllable words like "motherhouse" (moth · erho · use) 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, “motherhouse” 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.
Anagrams of “motherhouse”
The letters in “motherhouse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: housemother.