How many syllables in “statehouses”?
syllables in "statehouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
stat · ehou · ses
Letters
11
s · t · a · t · e · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “statehouses”
The word “statehouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as stat · ehou · ses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "statehouses" have?
"statehouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "statehouses" into syllables?
"statehouses" is divided into syllables as: stat · ehou · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "statehouses"?
The Scrabble score for "statehouses" is 14 points.
Using “statehouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "statehouses" (stat · 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, “statehouses” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.