How many syllables in “cooling”?
syllables in "cooling"
Word details
Syllables
2
coo · ling
Letters
7
c · o · o · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cooling”
The word “cooling” contains 2 syllables, divided as coo · ling. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cooling" have?
"cooling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cooling" into syllables?
"cooling" is divided into syllables as: coo · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "cooling"?
The Scrabble score for "cooling" is 10 points.
Using “cooling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cooling" (coo · ling) 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, “cooling” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “cooling”
The letters in “cooling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: locoing.