How many syllables in “workhouse”?
syllables in "workhouse"
Word details
Syllables
2
workh · ouse
Letters
9
w · o · r · k · h · o · u · s · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “workhouse”
The word “workhouse” contains 2 syllables, divided as workh · ouse. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "workhouse" have?
"workhouse" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "workhouse" into syllables?
"workhouse" is divided into syllables as: workh · ouse.
What is the Scrabble score for "workhouse"?
The Scrabble score for "workhouse" is 19 points.
Using “workhouse” in writing
Two-syllable words like "workhouse" (workh · ouse) 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, “workhouse” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “workhouse”
The letters in “workhouse” can be rearranged to spell one other word: housework.