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