How many syllables in “cool”?
syllable in "cool"
Word details
Syllables
1
cool
Letters
4
c · o · o · l
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “cool”
The word “cool” contains 1 syllable, divided as cool. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cool" have?
"cool" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "cool" into syllables?
"cool" is divided into syllables as: cool.
What is the Scrabble score for "cool"?
The Scrabble score for "cool" is 6 points.
Using “cool” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "cool" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cool” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “cool”
The letters in “cool” can be rearranged to spell one other word: loco.