How many syllables in “crooner”?
syllables in "crooner"
Word details
Syllables
2
croo · ner
Letters
7
c · r · o · o · n · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “crooner”
The word “crooner” contains 2 syllables, divided as croo · ner. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crooner" have?
"crooner" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "crooner" into syllables?
"crooner" is divided into syllables as: croo · ner.
What is the Scrabble score for "crooner"?
The Scrabble score for "crooner" is 9 points.
Using “crooner” in writing
Two-syllable words like "crooner" (croo · ner) 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, “crooner” is worth 9 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 “crooner”
The letters in “crooner” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coroner.