How many syllables in “playhouses”?
syllables in "playhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
playh · ouses
Letters
10
p · l · a · y · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “playhouses”
The word “playhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as playh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "playhouses" have?
"playhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "playhouses" into syllables?
"playhouses" is divided into syllables as: playh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "playhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "playhouses" is 18 points.
Using “playhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "playhouses" (playh · 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, “playhouses” 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.