How many syllables in “cabinetmaker”?
syllables in "cabinetmaker"
Word details
Syllables
5
ca · bi · net · ma · ker
Letters
12
c · a · b · i · n · e · t · m · a · k · e · r
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “cabinetmaker”
The word “cabinetmaker” contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · bi · net · ma · ker. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "cabinetmaker" have?
"cabinetmaker" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cabinetmaker" into syllables?
"cabinetmaker" is divided into syllables as: ca · bi · net · ma · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "cabinetmaker"?
The Scrabble score for "cabinetmaker" is 22 points.
Using “cabinetmaker” in writing
"cabinetmaker" (ca · bi · net · ma · ker) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cabinetmaker” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.