How many syllables in “coarse”?
1
syllable in "coarse"
coarse
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Word details
Syllables
1
coarse
Letters
6
c · o · a · r · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
c3
o1
a1
r1
s1
e1
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About the word “coarse”
The word “coarse” contains 1 syllable, divided as coarse. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coarse" have?
"coarse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "coarse" into syllables?
"coarse" is divided into syllables as: coarse.
What is the Scrabble score for "coarse"?
The Scrabble score for "coarse" is 8 points.
Using “coarse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "coarse" 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, “coarse” is worth 8 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.