How many syllables in “rooks”?
1
syllable in "rooks"
rooks
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Word details
Syllables
1
rooks
Letters
5
r · o · o · k · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
r1
o1
o1
k5
s1
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About the word “rooks”
The word “rooks” contains 1 syllable, divided as rooks. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rooks" have?
"rooks" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "rooks" into syllables?
"rooks" is divided into syllables as: rooks.
What is the Scrabble score for "rooks"?
The Scrabble score for "rooks" is 9 points.
Using “rooks” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "rooks" 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, “rooks” 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.