How many syllables in “smokehouses”?
syllables in "smokehouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
smok · ehou · ses
Letters
11
s · m · o · k · e · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “smokehouses”
The word “smokehouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as smok · ehou · ses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "smokehouses" have?
"smokehouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "smokehouses" into syllables?
"smokehouses" is divided into syllables as: smok · ehou · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "smokehouses"?
The Scrabble score for "smokehouses" is 20 points.
Using “smokehouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "smokehouses" (smok · ehou · ses) 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, “smokehouses” 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.