How many syllables in “guidebook”?
syllables in "guidebook"
Word details
Syllables
3
gui · de · book
Letters
9
g · u · i · d · e · b · o · o · k
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “guidebook”
The word “guidebook” contains 3 syllables, divided as gui · de · book. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guidebook" have?
"guidebook" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "guidebook" into syllables?
"guidebook" is divided into syllables as: gui · de · book.
What is the Scrabble score for "guidebook"?
The Scrabble score for "guidebook" is 17 points.
Using “guidebook” in writing
Three-syllable words like "guidebook" (gui · de · book) 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, “guidebook” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.