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How many syllables in “cabinetmaker”?

5

syllables in "cabinetmaker"

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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

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
b3
i1
n1
e1
t1
m3
a1
k5
e1
r1

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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.

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