How many syllables in “smokehouse”?
syllables in "smokehouse"
Word details
Syllables
3
smok · ehou · se
Letters
10
s · m · o · k · e · h · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “smokehouse”
The word “smokehouse” contains 3 syllables, divided as smok · ehou · se. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "smokehouse" have?
"smokehouse" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "smokehouse" into syllables?
"smokehouse" is divided into syllables as: smok · ehou · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "smokehouse"?
The Scrabble score for "smokehouse" is 19 points.
Using “smokehouse” in writing
Three-syllable words like "smokehouse" (smok · ehou · se) 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, “smokehouse” 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.