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How many syllables in “cabinetmaking”?

5

syllables in "cabinetmaking"

cabinetmaking
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Word details

Syllables

5

ca · bi · net · ma · king

Letters

13

c · a · b · i · n · e · t · m · a · k · i · n · g

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
b3
i1
n1
e1
t1
m3
a1
k5
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “cabinetmaking

The word cabinetmaking contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · bi · net · ma · king. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "cabinetmaking" have?

"cabinetmaking" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cabinetmaking" into syllables?

"cabinetmaking" is divided into syllables as: ca · bi · net · ma · king.

What is the Scrabble score for "cabinetmaking"?

The Scrabble score for "cabinetmaking" is 24 points.

Using “cabinetmaking” in writing

"cabinetmaking" (ca · bi · net · ma · king) 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, cabinetmaking is worth 24 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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