How many syllables in “cashboxes”?
syllables in "cashboxes"
Word details
Syllables
2
cashb · oxes
Letters
9
c · a · s · h · b · o · x · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “cashboxes”
The word “cashboxes” contains 2 syllables, divided as cashb · oxes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cashboxes" have?
"cashboxes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cashboxes" into syllables?
"cashboxes" is divided into syllables as: cashb · oxes.
What is the Scrabble score for "cashboxes"?
The Scrabble score for "cashboxes" is 23 points.
Using “cashboxes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cashboxes" (cashb · oxes) 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, “cashboxes” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.