How many syllables in “taphouses”?
syllables in "taphouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
tapho · uses
Letters
9
t · a · p · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “taphouses”
The word “taphouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as tapho · uses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "taphouses" have?
"taphouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "taphouses" into syllables?
"taphouses" is divided into syllables as: tapho · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "taphouses"?
The Scrabble score for "taphouses" is 14 points.
Using “taphouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "taphouses" (tapho · uses) 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, “taphouses” 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.
Anagrams of “taphouses”
The letters in “taphouses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: phaseouts.