How many syllables in “cookeries”?
syllables in "cookeries"
Word details
Syllables
3
coo · ke · ries
Letters
9
c · o · o · k · e · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “cookeries”
The word “cookeries” contains 3 syllables, divided as coo · ke · ries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cookeries" have?
"cookeries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cookeries" into syllables?
"cookeries" is divided into syllables as: coo · ke · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "cookeries"?
The Scrabble score for "cookeries" is 15 points.
Using “cookeries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cookeries" (coo · ke · ries) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cookeries” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.