How many syllables in “cookshops”?
syllables in "cookshops"
Word details
Syllables
2
cook · shops
Letters
9
c · o · o · k · s · h · o · p · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “cookshops”
The word “cookshops” contains 2 syllables, divided as cook · shops. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cookshops" have?
"cookshops" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cookshops" into syllables?
"cookshops" is divided into syllables as: cook · shops.
What is the Scrabble score for "cookshops"?
The Scrabble score for "cookshops" is 20 points.
Using “cookshops” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cookshops" (cook · shops) 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, “cookshops” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.