How many syllables in “slaughterhouses”?
syllables in "slaughterhouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
slaug · hterh · ouses
Letters
15
s · l · a · u · g · h · t · e · r · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “slaughterhouses”
The word “slaughterhouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as slaug · hterh · ouses. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "slaughterhouses" have?
"slaughterhouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "slaughterhouses" into syllables?
"slaughterhouses" is divided into syllables as: slaug · hterh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "slaughterhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "slaughterhouses" is 22 points.
Using “slaughterhouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "slaughterhouses" (slaug · hterh · ouses) 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, “slaughterhouses” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.