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How many syllables in “cookbooks”?

2

syllables in "cookbooks"

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Word details

Syllables

2

cook · books

Letters

9

c · o · o · k · b · o · o · k · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
o1
k5
b3
o1
o1
k5
s1

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About the word “cookbooks

The word cookbooks contains 2 syllables, divided as cook · books. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cookbooks" have?

"cookbooks" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "cookbooks" into syllables?

"cookbooks" is divided into syllables as: cook · books.

What is the Scrabble score for "cookbooks"?

The Scrabble score for "cookbooks" is 21 points.

Using “cookbooks” in writing

Two-syllable words like "cookbooks" (cook · books) 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, cookbooks is worth 21 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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