How many syllables in “booby”?
syllables in "booby"
Word details
Syllables
2
boo · by
Letters
5
b · o · o · b · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “booby”
The word “booby” contains 2 syllables, divided as boo · by. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "booby" have?
"booby" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "booby" into syllables?
"booby" is divided into syllables as: boo · by.
What is the Scrabble score for "booby"?
The Scrabble score for "booby" is 12 points.
Using “booby” in writing
Two-syllable words like "booby" (boo · by) 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, “booby” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “booby”
The letters in “booby” can be rearranged to spell one other word: yobbo.