How many syllables in “workhouses”?
syllables in "workhouses"
Word details
Syllables
2
workh · ouses
Letters
10
w · o · r · k · h · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “workhouses”
The word “workhouses” contains 2 syllables, divided as workh · ouses. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "workhouses" have?
"workhouses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "workhouses" into syllables?
"workhouses" is divided into syllables as: workh · ouses.
What is the Scrabble score for "workhouses"?
The Scrabble score for "workhouses" is 20 points.
Using “workhouses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "workhouses" (workh · 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, “workhouses” 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.
Anagrams of “workhouses”
The letters in “workhouses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: houseworks.