How many syllables in “bookcase”?
syllables in "bookcase"
Word details
Syllables
2
book · case
Letters
8
b · o · o · k · c · a · s · e
Scrabble
16
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “bookcase”
The word “bookcase” contains 2 syllables, divided as book · case. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bookcase" have?
"bookcase" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bookcase" into syllables?
"bookcase" is divided into syllables as: book · case.
What is the Scrabble score for "bookcase"?
The Scrabble score for "bookcase" is 16 points.
Using “bookcase” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bookcase" (book · case) 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, “bookcase” is worth 16 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 “bookcase”
The letters in “bookcase” can be rearranged to spell one other word: casebook.