How many syllables in “schoolhouses”?
syllables in "schoolhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
school · houses
Letters
12
s · c · h · o · o · l · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “schoolhouses”
The word “schoolhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as school · houses. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "schoolhouses" have?
"schoolhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "schoolhouses" into syllables?
"schoolhouses" is divided into syllables as: school · houses.
What is the Scrabble score for "schoolhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "schoolhouses" is 20 points.
Using “schoolhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "schoolhouses" (school · houses) 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, “schoolhouses” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.