How many syllables in “roughhouses”?
syllables in "roughhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
roughh · ouses
Letters
11
r · o · u · g · h · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “roughhouses”
The word “roughhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as roughh · ouses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "roughhouses" have?
"roughhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "roughhouses" into syllables?
"roughhouses" is divided into syllables as: roughh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "roughhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "roughhouses" is 18 points.
Using “roughhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "roughhouses" (roughh · 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, “roughhouses” 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.