How many syllables in “toolhouses”?
syllables in "toolhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
toolh · ouses
Letters
10
t · o · o · l · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “toolhouses”
The word “toolhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as toolh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toolhouses" have?
"toolhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "toolhouses" into syllables?
"toolhouses" is divided into syllables as: toolh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "toolhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "toolhouses" is 13 points.
Using “toolhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "toolhouses" (toolh · ouses) 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, “toolhouses” is worth 13 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.