How many syllables in “yearbooks”?
syllables in "yearbooks"
Word details
Syllables
2
year · books
Letters
9
y · e · a · r · b · o · o · k · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “yearbooks”
The word “yearbooks” contains 2 syllables, divided as year · books. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "yearbooks" have?
"yearbooks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "yearbooks" into syllables?
"yearbooks" is divided into syllables as: year · books.
What is the Scrabble score for "yearbooks"?
The Scrabble score for "yearbooks" is 18 points.
Using “yearbooks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "yearbooks" (year · books) 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, “yearbooks” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.