How many syllables does cooked have?
One (you can check for any word by seeing how many times your jaw moves up and down when you say the word)
How many syllables does the word education have?
Four (ed-u-ca-tion).
Macmillan Dictionary for Children. Childcraft Dictionary. World Books, Inc. 1975. Print.
How many syllables in the word these?
There is one syllable in the word these. My second grade teacher taught me to break up the word and clap at each syllable