housework

The # of syllables in housework can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/housework .

How many syllables in housework?

2 syllables

Divide housework into syllables: house-work
Primary syllable stress: house-work
Secondary syllable stress: house-work
How to say housework:

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