How many syllables in “warehouseman”?
syllables in "warehouseman"
Word details
Syllables
5
wa · re · hou · se · man
Letters
12
w · a · r · e · h · o · u · s · e · m · a · n
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “warehouseman”
The word “warehouseman” contains 5 syllables, divided as wa · re · hou · se · man. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "warehouseman" have?
"warehouseman" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "warehouseman" into syllables?
"warehouseman" is divided into syllables as: wa · re · hou · se · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "warehouseman"?
The Scrabble score for "warehouseman" is 20 points.
Using “warehouseman” in writing
"warehouseman" (wa · re · hou · se · man) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “warehouseman” 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.