How many syllables in “coarsening”?
syllables in "coarsening"
Word details
Syllables
3
coar · se · ning
Letters
10
c · o · a · r · s · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “coarsening”
The word “coarsening” contains 3 syllables, divided as coar · se · ning. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coarsening" have?
"coarsening" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "coarsening" into syllables?
"coarsening" is divided into syllables as: coar · se · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "coarsening"?
The Scrabble score for "coarsening" is 13 points.
Using “coarsening” in writing
Three-syllable words like "coarsening" (coar · se · ning) 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, “coarsening” is worth 13 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.
Anagrams of “coarsening”
The letters in “coarsening” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ignorances.